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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,114.16, 38,797.08 and 15,367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,114.16, 38,797.08 and 15,367.19 is: 21,206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,114.16 : 38,797.08 = 15,367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,114.16/38,797.08 = 15,367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,114.16x = 38,797.08 × 15,367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,114.16x = 596,201,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,201,905.82/28,114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.47

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