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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,168.40, 38,872.68 and 15,592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,168.40, 38,872.68 and 15,592.88 is: 21,518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,168.40 : 38,872.68 = 15,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,168.40/38,872.68 = 15,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,168.40x = 38,872.68 × 15,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,168.40x = 606,137,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,137,034.52/28,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.33

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