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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,106.48, 38,783.64 and 15,530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,106.48, 38,783.64 and 15,530.48 is: 21,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,106.48 : 38,783.64 = 15,530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,106.48/38,783.64 = 15,530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,106.48x = 38,783.64 × 15,530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,106.48x = 602,328,545.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,328,545.35/28,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.24

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