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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,128.15, 38,816.78 and 15,552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,128.15, 38,816.78 and 15,552.90 is: 21,462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,128.15 : 38,816.78 = 15,552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,128.15/38,816.78 = 15,552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,128.15x = 38,816.78 × 15,552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,128.15x = 603,713,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,713,419.90/28,128.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,462.96

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