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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,114.91, 38,797.38 and 15,367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,114.91, 38,797.38 and 15,367.86 is: 21,207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,114.91 : 38,797.38 = 15,367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,114.91/38,797.38 = 15,367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,114.91x = 38,797.38 × 15,367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,114.91x = 596,232,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,232,704.21/28,114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,207.00

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