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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,096.69, 38,774.18 and 15,350.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,096.69, 38,774.18 and 15,350.41 is: 21,183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,096.69 : 38,774.18 = 15,350.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,096.69/38,774.18 = 15,350.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,096.69x = 38,774.18 × 15,350.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,096.69x = 595,199,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,199,501.85/28,096.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,183.97

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