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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,162.44, 38,863.62 and 15,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,162.44, 38,863.62 and 15,587.28 is: 21,510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,162.44 : 38,863.62 = 15,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,162.44/38,863.62 = 15,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,162.44x = 38,863.62 × 15,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,162.44x = 605,778,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,778,126.75/28,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,510.14

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