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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,196.36, 38,910.55 and 15,449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,196.36, 38,910.55 and 15,449.44 is: 21,319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,196.36 : 38,910.55 = 15,449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,196.36/38,910.55 = 15,449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,196.36x = 38,910.55 × 15,449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,196.36x = 601,146,207.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,146,207.59/28,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,319.99

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