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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,192.76, 38,905.96 and 15,617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,192.76, 38,905.96 and 15,617.52 is: 21,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,192.76 : 38,905.96 = 15,617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,192.76/38,905.96 = 15,617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,192.76x = 38,905.96 × 15,617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,192.76x = 607,614,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,614,608.42/28,192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.15

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