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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,111.52, 38,793.94 and 15,536.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,111.52, 38,793.94 and 15,536.27 is: 21,440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,111.52 : 38,793.94 = 15,536.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,111.52/38,793.94 = 15,536.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,111.52x = 38,793.94 × 15,536.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,111.52x = 602,713,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,713,184.35/28,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.08

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