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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,113.96, 38,798.82 and 15,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,113.96, 38,798.82 and 15,538.44 is: 21,443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,113.96 : 38,798.82 = 15,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,113.96/38,798.82 = 15,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,113.96x = 38,798.82 × 15,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,113.96x = 602,873,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,873,136.64/28,113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,443.91

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