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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,115.16, 38,830.80 and 19,147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,115.16, 38,830.80 and 19,147.08 is: 26,444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,115.16 : 38,830.80 = 19,147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,115.16/38,830.80 = 19,147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,115.16x = 38,830.80 × 19,147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,115.16x = 743,496,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,496,434.06/28,115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,444.68

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