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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,128.68, 38,817.68 and 15,381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,128.68, 38,817.68 and 15,381.66 is: 21,226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,128.68 : 38,817.68 = 15,381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,128.68/38,817.68 = 15,381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,128.68x = 38,817.68 × 15,381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,128.68x = 597,080,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,080,278.84/28,128.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,226.75

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