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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,111.16, 38,793.42 and 15,535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,111.16, 38,793.42 and 15,535.91 is: 21,439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,111.16 : 38,793.42 = 15,535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,111.16/38,793.42 = 15,535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,111.16x = 38,793.42 × 15,535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,111.16x = 602,690,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,690,887.75/28,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,439.56

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