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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,160.46, 38,862.63 and 15,585.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,160.46, 38,862.63 and 15,585.21 is: 21,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,160.46 : 38,862.63 = 15,585.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,160.46/38,862.63 = 15,585.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,160.46x = 38,862.63 × 15,585.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,160.46x = 605,682,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,682,249.70/28,160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,508.25

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