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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,114.32, 38,797.08 and 15,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,114.32, 38,797.08 and 15,366.92 is: 21,205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,114.32 : 38,797.08 = 15,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,114.32/38,797.08 = 15,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,114.32x = 38,797.08 × 15,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,114.32x = 596,191,624.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,191,624.59/28,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,205.98

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