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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,110.48, 38,794.88 and 15,537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,110.48, 38,794.88 and 15,537.64 is: 21,443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,110.48 : 38,794.88 = 15,537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,110.48/38,794.88 = 15,537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,110.48x = 38,794.88 × 15,537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,110.48x = 602,780,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,780,879.28/28,110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,443.28

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