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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,186.62, 38,898.76 and 15,611.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,186.62, 38,898.76 and 15,611.38 is: 21,544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,186.62 : 38,898.76 = 15,611.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,186.62/38,898.76 = 15,611.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,186.62x = 38,898.76 × 15,611.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,186.62x = 607,263,323.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,263,323.89/28,186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,544.38

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