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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,117.53, 38,802.24 and 15,542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,117.53, 38,802.24 and 15,542.28 is: 21,448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,117.53 : 38,802.24 = 15,542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,117.53/38,802.24 = 15,542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,117.53x = 38,802.24 × 15,542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,117.53x = 603,075,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,075,278.71/28,117.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,448.37

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