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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,168.77, 38,873.36 and 15,421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,168.77, 38,873.36 and 15,421.74 is: 21,282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,168.77 : 38,873.36 = 15,421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,168.77/38,873.36 = 15,421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,168.77x = 38,873.36 × 15,421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,168.77x = 599,494,787.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,494,787.60/28,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,282.25

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