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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,186.28, 38,897.04 and 15,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,186.28, 38,897.04 and 15,611 is: 21,543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,186.28 : 38,897.04 = 15,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,186.28/38,897.04 = 15,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,186.28x = 38,897.04 × 15,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,186.28x = 607,221,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,221,691.44/28,186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.17

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