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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,195.78, 38,911.44 and 15,619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,195.78, 38,911.44 and 15,619.72 is: 21,555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,195.78 : 38,911.44 = 15,619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,195.78/38,911.44 = 15,619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,195.78x = 38,911.44 × 15,619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,195.78x = 607,785,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,785,797.60/28,195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,555.91

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