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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,169.04, 38,873.28 and 15,593.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,169.04, 38,873.28 and 15,593.79 is: 21,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,169.04 : 38,873.28 = 15,593.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,169.04/38,873.28 = 15,593.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,169.04x = 38,873.28 × 15,593.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,169.04x = 606,181,764.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,181,764.93/28,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,519.43

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