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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,108.94, 38,789.98 and 15,533.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,108.94, 38,789.98 and 15,533.42 is: 21,435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,108.94 : 38,789.98 = 15,533.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,108.94/38,789.98 = 15,533.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,108.94x = 38,789.98 × 15,533.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,108.94x = 602,541,051.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,541,051.13/28,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,435.92

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