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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,183.28, 38,892.90 and 15,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,183.28, 38,892.90 and 15,608 is: 21,539.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,183.28 : 38,892.90 = 15,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,183.28/38,892.90 = 15,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,183.28x = 38,892.90 × 15,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,183.28x = 607,040,383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,040,383.20/28,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,539.03

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