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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,190.39, 38,902.75 and 15,444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,190.39, 38,902.75 and 15,444.03 is: 21,312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,190.39 : 38,902.75 = 15,444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,190.39/38,902.75 = 15,444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,190.39x = 38,902.75 × 15,444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,190.39x = 600,815,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,815,238.08/28,190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.77

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