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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,118.25, 38,805.01 and 15,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,118.25, 38,805.01 and 15,543 is: 21,450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,118.25 : 38,805.01 = 15,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,118.25/38,805.01 = 15,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,118.25x = 38,805.01 × 15,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,118.25x = 603,146,231.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,146,231.57/28,118.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,450.35

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