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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,112.64, 38,795.38 and 15,537.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,112.64, 38,795.38 and 15,537.39 is: 21,441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,112.64 : 38,795.38 = 15,537.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,112.64/38,795.38 = 15,537.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,112.64x = 38,795.38 × 15,537.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,112.64x = 602,778,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,778,949.26/28,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,441.56

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