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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,251.55, 38,987.20 and 15,504.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,251.55, 38,987.20 and 15,504.83 is: 21,396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,251.55 : 38,987.20 = 15,504.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,251.55/38,987.20 = 15,504.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,251.55x = 38,987.20 × 15,504.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,251.55x = 604,489,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,489,713.24/28,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,396.70

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