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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,127.48, 38,816.70 and 15,552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,127.48, 38,816.70 and 15,552.68 is: 21,463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,127.48 : 38,816.70 = 15,552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,127.48/38,816.70 = 15,552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,127.48x = 38,816.70 × 15,552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,127.48x = 603,703,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,703,713.76/28,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,463.13

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