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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,136.09, 38,828.03 and 15,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,136.09, 38,828.03 and 15,389.52 is: 21,237.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,136.09 : 38,828.03 = 15,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,136.09/38,828.03 = 15,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,136.09x = 38,828.03 × 15,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,136.09x = 597,544,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,544,667.30/28,136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,237.66

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