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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,111.69, 38,792.82 and 15,365.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,111.69, 38,792.82 and 15,365.53 is: 21,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,111.69 : 38,792.82 = 15,365.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,111.69/38,792.82 = 15,365.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,111.69x = 38,792.82 × 15,365.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,111.69x = 596,072,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,072,239.49/28,111.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,203.71

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