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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,194.76, 38,908.72 and 15,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,194.76, 38,908.72 and 15,619.52 is: 21,554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,194.76 : 38,908.72 = 15,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,194.76/38,908.72 = 15,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,194.76x = 38,908.72 × 15,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,194.76x = 607,735,530.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,735,530.21/28,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.91

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