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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,184.84, 38,895.92 and 15,610.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,184.84, 38,895.92 and 15,610.76 is: 21,543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,184.84 : 38,895.92 = 15,610.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,184.84/38,895.92 = 15,610.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,184.84x = 38,895.92 × 15,610.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,184.84x = 607,194,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,194,872.10/28,184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.31

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