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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.13, 38,906.51 and 15,447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.13, 38,906.51 and 15,447.13 is: 21,317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.13 : 38,906.51 = 15,447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.13/38,906.51 = 15,447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.13x = 38,906.51 × 15,447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.13x = 600,993,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,993,723.28/28,193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.03

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