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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,188.24, 38,899.34 and 15,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,188.24, 38,899.34 and 15,441.32 is: 21,308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,188.24 : 38,899.34 = 15,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,188.24/38,899.34 = 15,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,188.24x = 38,899.34 × 15,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,188.24x = 600,657,156.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,657,156.73/28,188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,308.79

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