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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,127.97, 38,817.95 and 15,553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,127.97, 38,817.95 and 15,553.53 is: 21,464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,127.97 : 38,817.95 = 15,553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,127.97/38,817.95 = 15,553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,127.97x = 38,817.95 × 15,553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,127.97x = 603,756,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,756,072.10/28,127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,464.62

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