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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,188.95, 38,901.23 and 15,441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,188.95, 38,901.23 and 15,441.95 is: 21,310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,188.95 : 38,901.23 = 15,441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,188.95/38,901.23 = 15,441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,188.95x = 38,901.23 × 15,441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,188.95x = 600,710,848.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,710,848.60/28,188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,310.15

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