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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,111.68, 38,793.78 and 15,536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,111.68, 38,793.78 and 15,536.16 is: 21,439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,111.68 : 38,793.78 = 15,536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,111.68/38,793.78 = 15,536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,111.68x = 38,793.78 × 15,536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,111.68x = 602,706,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,706,373.08/28,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,439.71

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