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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,143.92, 38,838.32 and 15,396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,143.92, 38,838.32 and 15,396.98 is: 21,247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,143.92 : 38,838.32 = 15,396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,143.92/38,838.32 = 15,396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,143.92x = 38,838.32 × 15,396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,143.92x = 597,992,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,992,622.84/28,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,247.66

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