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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,187.24, 38,897.96 and 15,440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,187.24, 38,897.96 and 15,440.32 is: 21,307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,187.24 : 38,897.96 = 15,440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,187.24/38,897.96 = 15,440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,187.24x = 38,897.96 × 15,440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,187.24x = 600,596,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,596,891.10/28,187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,307.41

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