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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,161.73, 38,862.59 and 15,414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,161.73, 38,862.59 and 15,414.61 is: 21,271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,161.73 : 38,862.59 = 15,414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,161.73/38,862.59 = 15,414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,161.73x = 38,862.59 × 15,414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,161.73x = 599,051,668.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,051,668.44/28,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,271.84

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