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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,191.60, 38,904.39 and 15,445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,191.60, 38,904.39 and 15,445.59 is: 21,314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,191.60 : 38,904.39 = 15,445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,191.60/38,904.39 = 15,445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,191.60x = 38,904.39 × 15,445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,191.60x = 600,901,257.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,901,257.14/28,191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.90

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