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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,168.54, 38,872.52 and 15,421.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,168.54, 38,872.52 and 15,421.62 is: 21,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,168.54 : 38,872.52 = 15,421.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,168.54/38,872.52 = 15,421.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,168.54x = 38,872.52 × 15,421.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,168.54x = 599,477,154.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,477,154.77/28,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,281.80

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