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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,111.59, 38,791.71 and 15,536.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,111.59, 38,791.71 and 15,536.34 is: 21,438.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,111.59 : 38,791.71 = 15,536.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,111.59/38,791.71 = 15,536.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,111.59x = 38,791.71 × 15,536.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,111.59x = 602,681,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,681,195.74/28,111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,438.89

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