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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,291.08, 39,041.71 and 15,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,291.08, 39,041.71 and 15,545.08 is: 21,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,291.08 : 39,041.71 = 15,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,291.08/39,041.71 = 15,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,291.08x = 39,041.71 × 15,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,291.08x = 606,906,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,906,505.29/28,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,452.22

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