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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.13, 38,906.43 and 15,447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.13, 38,906.43 and 15,447.06 is: 21,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.13 : 38,906.43 = 15,447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.13/38,906.43 = 15,447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.13x = 38,906.43 × 15,447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.13x = 600,989,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,989,958.60/28,193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.89

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