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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,119.69, 38,805.14 and 15,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,119.69, 38,805.14 and 15,544.44 is: 21,451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,119.69 : 38,805.14 = 15,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,119.69/38,805.14 = 15,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,119.69x = 38,805.14 × 15,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,119.69x = 603,204,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,204,209.28/28,119.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,451.31

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