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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,119.48, 38,805.66 and 15,544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,119.48, 38,805.66 and 15,544.68 is: 21,452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,119.48 : 38,805.66 = 15,544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,119.48/38,805.66 = 15,544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,119.48x = 38,805.66 × 15,544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,119.48x = 603,221,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,221,566.89/28,119.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,452.09

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