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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,184.28, 38,894.28 and 15,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,184.28, 38,894.28 and 15,609 is: 21,540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,184.28 : 38,894.28 = 15,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,184.28/38,894.28 = 15,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,184.28x = 38,894.28 × 15,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,184.28x = 607,100,816.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,100,816.52/28,184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,540.41

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