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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,139.52, 38,832.07 and 15,564.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,139.52, 38,832.07 and 15,564.27 is: 21,478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,139.52 : 38,832.07 = 15,564.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,139.52/38,832.07 = 15,564.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,139.52x = 38,832.07 × 15,564.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,139.52x = 604,392,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,392,822.14/28,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,478.43

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