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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.34, 38,903.67 and 15,614.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.34, 38,903.67 and 15,614.94 is: 21,546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.34 : 38,903.67 = 15,614.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.34/38,903.67 = 15,614.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.34x = 38,903.67 × 15,614.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.34x = 607,478,472.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,478,472.83/28,193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.88

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