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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,117.56, 38,802.06 and 15,542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,117.56, 38,802.06 and 15,542.28 is: 21,448.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,117.56 : 38,802.06 = 15,542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,117.56/38,802.06 = 15,542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,117.56x = 38,802.06 × 15,542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,117.56x = 603,072,481.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,072,481.10/28,117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,448.25

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