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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,167.24, 38,871.40 and 15,591.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,167.24, 38,871.40 and 15,591.98 is: 21,517.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,167.24 : 38,871.40 = 15,591.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,167.24/38,871.40 = 15,591.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,167.24x = 38,871.40 × 15,591.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,167.24x = 606,082,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,082,091.37/28,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,517.27

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