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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,130.57, 38,820.08 and 15,555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,130.57, 38,820.08 and 15,555.32 is: 21,466.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,130.57 : 38,820.08 = 15,555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,130.57/38,820.08 = 15,555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,130.57x = 38,820.08 × 15,555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,130.57x = 603,858,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,858,611.61/28,130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,466.28

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