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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,168.04, 38,871.56 and 15,421.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,168.04, 38,871.56 and 15,421.07 is: 21,280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,168.04 : 38,871.56 = 15,421.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,168.04/38,871.56 = 15,421.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,168.04x = 38,871.56 × 15,421.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,168.04x = 599,440,776.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,440,776.31/28,168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,280.89

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