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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,135.44, 38,826.77 and 15,560.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,135.44, 38,826.77 and 15,560.19 is: 21,472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,135.44 : 38,826.77 = 15,560.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,135.44/38,826.77 = 15,560.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,135.44x = 38,826.77 × 15,560.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,135.44x = 604,151,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,151,840.49/28,135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,472.98

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