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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,114.92, 38,798.55 and 15,539.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,114.92, 38,798.55 and 15,539.67 is: 21,444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,114.92 : 38,798.55 = 15,539.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,114.92/38,798.55 = 15,539.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,114.92x = 38,798.55 × 15,539.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,114.92x = 602,916,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,916,663.48/28,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.72

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