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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,180.96, 38,889.84 and 15,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,180.96, 38,889.84 and 15,605.44 is: 21,535.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,180.96 : 38,889.84 = 15,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,180.96/38,889.84 = 15,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,180.96x = 38,889.84 × 15,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,180.96x = 606,893,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,893,064.73/28,180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.57

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