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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,119.20, 38,804.44 and 15,543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,119.20, 38,804.44 and 15,543.96 is: 21,450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,119.20 : 38,804.44 = 15,543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,119.20/38,804.44 = 15,543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,119.20x = 38,804.44 × 15,543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,119.20x = 603,174,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,174,663.18/28,119.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,450.63

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