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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,190.28, 38,902.62 and 15,615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,190.28, 38,902.62 and 15,615 is: 21,548.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,190.28 : 38,902.62 = 15,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,190.28/38,902.62 = 15,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,190.28x = 38,902.62 × 15,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,190.28x = 607,464,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,464,411.30/28,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,548.72

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