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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,169.04, 38,872.93 and 15,422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,169.04, 38,872.93 and 15,422.07 is: 21,282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,169.04 : 38,872.93 = 15,422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,169.04/38,872.93 = 15,422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,169.04x = 38,872.93 × 15,422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,169.04x = 599,501,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,501,047.57/28,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,282.27

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