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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,186.56, 38,897.12 and 15,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,186.56, 38,897.12 and 15,611.20 is: 21,543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,186.56 : 38,897.12 = 15,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,186.56/38,897.12 = 15,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,186.56x = 38,897.12 × 15,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,186.56x = 607,230,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,230,719.74/28,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.27

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