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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,126.60, 38,811.78 and 15,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,126.60, 38,811.78 and 15,550.60 is: 21,458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,126.60 : 38,811.78 = 15,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,126.60/38,811.78 = 15,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,126.60x = 38,811.78 × 15,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,126.60x = 603,546,466.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,546,466.07/28,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,458.21

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