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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,110.72, 38,792.40 and 15,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,110.72, 38,792.40 and 15,535.20 is: 21,438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,110.72 : 38,792.40 = 15,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,110.72/38,792.40 = 15,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,110.72x = 38,792.40 × 15,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,110.72x = 602,647,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,647,692.48/28,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,438.36

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