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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,198.70, 38,912.39 and 15,451.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,198.70, 38,912.39 and 15,451.73 is: 21,322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,198.70 : 38,912.39 = 15,451.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,198.70/38,912.39 = 15,451.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,198.70x = 38,912.39 × 15,451.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,198.70x = 601,263,743.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,263,743.93/28,198.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.39

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