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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,119.52, 38,805.72 and 15,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,119.52, 38,805.72 and 15,545.08 is: 21,452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,119.52 : 38,805.72 = 15,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,119.52/38,805.72 = 15,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,119.52x = 38,805.72 × 15,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,119.52x = 603,238,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,238,021.86/28,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,452.64

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