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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,190.22, 38,902.77 and 15,443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,190.22, 38,902.77 and 15,443.70 is: 21,312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,190.22 : 38,902.77 = 15,443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,190.22/38,902.77 = 15,443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,190.22x = 38,902.77 × 15,443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,190.22x = 600,802,709.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,802,709.05/28,190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.45

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