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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,162, 38,863.56 and 15,587.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,162, 38,863.56 and 15,587.56 is: 21,510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,162 : 38,863.56 = 15,587.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,162/38,863.56 = 15,587.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,162x = 38,863.56 × 15,587.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,162x = 605,788,073.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,788,073.31/28,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,510.83

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