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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,127.76, 38,816.16 and 15,552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,127.76, 38,816.16 and 15,552.48 is: 21,462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,127.76 : 38,816.16 = 15,552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,127.76/38,816.16 = 15,552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,127.76x = 38,816.16 × 15,552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,127.76x = 603,687,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,687,552.08/28,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,462.34

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