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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,107.42, 38,786.49 and 15,532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,107.42, 38,786.49 and 15,532.44 is: 21,433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,107.42 : 38,786.49 = 15,532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,107.42/38,786.49 = 15,532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,107.42x = 38,786.49 × 15,532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,107.42x = 602,448,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,448,828.74/28,107.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,433.80

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