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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,189.13, 38,902.28 and 15,613.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,189.13, 38,902.28 and 15,613.88 is: 21,547.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,189.13 : 38,902.28 = 15,613.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,189.13/38,902.28 = 15,613.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,189.13x = 38,902.28 × 15,613.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,189.13x = 607,415,259.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,415,259.07/28,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,547.86

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