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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,131.68, 38,817.14 and 15,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,131.68, 38,817.14 and 15,554 is: 21,461.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,131.68 : 38,817.14 = 15,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,131.68/38,817.14 = 15,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,131.68x = 38,817.14 × 15,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,131.68x = 603,761,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,761,795.56/28,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,461.99

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