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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,165.04, 38,867.42 and 15,418.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,165.04, 38,867.42 and 15,418.07 is: 21,276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,165.04 : 38,867.42 = 15,418.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,165.04/38,867.42 = 15,418.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,165.04x = 38,867.42 × 15,418.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,165.04x = 599,260,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,260,330.85/28,165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,276.75

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