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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,141.54, 38,833.69 and 15,392.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,141.54, 38,833.69 and 15,392.17 is: 21,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,141.54 : 38,833.69 = 15,392.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,141.54/38,833.69 = 15,392.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,141.54x = 38,833.69 × 15,392.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,141.54x = 597,734,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,734,681.25/28,141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,240.30

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