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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,129.68, 38,817.72 and 15,554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,129.68, 38,817.72 and 15,554.16 is: 21,464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,129.68 : 38,817.72 = 15,554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,129.68/38,817.72 = 15,554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,129.68x = 38,817.72 × 15,554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,129.68x = 603,777,027.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,777,027.72/28,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,464.06

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