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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,181.73, 38,891.22 and 15,434.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,181.73, 38,891.22 and 15,434.67 is: 21,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,181.73 : 38,891.22 = 15,434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,181.73/38,891.22 = 15,434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,181.73x = 38,891.22 × 15,434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,181.73x = 600,273,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,273,146.60/28,181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,300.08

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