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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,190.13, 38,903.66 and 15,614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,190.13, 38,903.66 and 15,614.88 is: 21,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,190.13 : 38,903.66 = 15,614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,190.13/38,903.66 = 15,614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,190.13x = 38,903.66 × 15,614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,190.13x = 607,475,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,475,709.87/28,190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.24

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