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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,112.22, 38,794.80 and 15,536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,112.22, 38,794.80 and 15,536.94 is: 21,440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,112.22 : 38,794.80 = 15,536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,112.22/38,794.80 = 15,536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,112.22x = 38,794.80 × 15,536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,112.22x = 602,752,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,752,479.91/28,112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.94

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