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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,118.40, 38,802.20 and 15,371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,118.40, 38,802.20 and 15,371.36 is: 21,211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,118.40 : 38,802.20 = 15,371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,118.40/38,802.20 = 15,371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,118.40x = 38,802.20 × 15,371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,118.40x = 596,442,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,442,584.99/28,118.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.83

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