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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,165.73, 38,868.12 and 15,418.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,165.73, 38,868.12 and 15,418.61 is: 21,277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,165.73 : 38,868.12 = 15,418.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,165.73/38,868.12 = 15,418.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,165.73x = 38,868.12 × 15,418.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,165.73x = 599,292,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,292,189.37/28,165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.36

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