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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,166.96, 38,870.16 and 15,591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,166.96, 38,870.16 and 15,591.44 is: 21,516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,166.96 : 38,870.16 = 15,591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,166.96/38,870.16 = 15,591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,166.96x = 38,870.16 × 15,591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,166.96x = 606,041,767.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,041,767.43/28,166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,516.05

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