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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,160.10, 38,860.60 and 15,413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,160.10, 38,860.60 and 15,413.22 is: 21,270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,160.10 : 38,860.60 = 15,413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,160.10/38,860.60 = 15,413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,160.10x = 38,860.60 × 15,413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,160.10x = 598,966,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,966,977.13/28,160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,270.06

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