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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,127.28, 38,814.60 and 15,552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,127.28, 38,814.60 and 15,552.24 is: 21,461.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,127.28 : 38,814.60 = 15,552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,127.28/38,814.60 = 15,552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,127.28x = 38,814.60 × 15,552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,127.28x = 603,653,974.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,653,974.70/28,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,461.51

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