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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,194, 38,907.72 and 15,621.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,194, 38,907.72 and 15,621.18 is: 21,557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,194 : 38,907.72 = 15,621.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,194/38,907.72 = 15,621.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,194x = 38,907.72 × 15,621.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,194x = 607,784,497.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,784,497.51/28,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,557.23

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