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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.59, 38,906.55 and 15,446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.59, 38,906.55 and 15,446.15 is: 21,315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.59 : 38,906.55 = 15,446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.59/38,906.55 = 15,446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.59x = 38,906.55 × 15,446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.59x = 600,956,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,956,347.38/28,193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,315.36

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