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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,119.50, 38,805.72 and 15,545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,119.50, 38,805.72 and 15,545.06 is: 21,452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,119.50 : 38,805.72 = 15,545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,119.50/38,805.72 = 15,545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,119.50x = 38,805.72 × 15,545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,119.50x = 603,237,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,237,245.74/28,119.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,452.63

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