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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,186.20, 38,897.43 and 15,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,186.20, 38,897.43 and 15,439.20 is: 21,306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,186.20 : 38,897.43 = 15,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,186.20/38,897.43 = 15,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,186.20x = 38,897.43 × 15,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,186.20x = 600,545,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,545,201.26/28,186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,306.36

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