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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,195.94, 38,908.82 and 15,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,195.94, 38,908.82 and 15,446.72 is: 21,315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,195.94 : 38,908.82 = 15,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,195.94/38,908.82 = 15,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,195.94x = 38,908.82 × 15,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,195.94x = 601,013,783.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,013,783.96/28,195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,315.61

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