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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,168.23, 38,871.57 and 15,421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,168.23, 38,871.57 and 15,421.11 is: 21,280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,168.23 : 38,871.57 = 15,421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,168.23/38,871.57 = 15,421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,168.23x = 38,871.57 × 15,421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,168.23x = 599,442,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,442,756.84/28,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,280.81

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