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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,117.72, 38,801.10 and 15,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,117.72, 38,801.10 and 15,542.20 is: 21,447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,117.72 : 38,801.10 = 15,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,117.72/38,801.10 = 15,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,117.72x = 38,801.10 × 15,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,117.72x = 603,054,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,054,456.42/28,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,447.49

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