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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,140.68, 38,829.54 and 15,563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,140.68, 38,829.54 and 15,563 is: 21,474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,140.68 : 38,829.54 = 15,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,140.68/38,829.54 = 15,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,140.68x = 38,829.54 × 15,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,140.68x = 604,304,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,304,131.02/28,140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,474.40

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