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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,190.10, 38,902.33 and 15,444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,190.10, 38,902.33 and 15,444.09 is: 21,312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,190.10 : 38,902.33 = 15,444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,190.10/38,902.33 = 15,444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,190.10x = 38,902.33 × 15,444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,190.10x = 600,811,127.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,811,127.57/28,190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.84

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