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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,181.34, 38,891.42 and 15,606.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,181.34, 38,891.42 and 15,606.09 is: 21,537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,181.34 : 38,891.42 = 15,606.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,181.34/38,891.42 = 15,606.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,181.34x = 38,891.42 × 15,606.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,181.34x = 606,943,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,943,000.75/28,181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,537.05

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