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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,190.87, 38,902.96 and 15,443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,190.87, 38,902.96 and 15,443.94 is: 21,312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,190.87 : 38,902.96 = 15,443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,190.87/38,902.96 = 15,443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,190.87x = 38,902.96 × 15,443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,190.87x = 600,814,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,814,980.06/28,190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.40

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