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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,169.80, 38,873.82 and 15,422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,169.80, 38,873.82 and 15,422.68 is: 21,283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,169.80 : 38,873.82 = 15,422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,169.80/38,873.82 = 15,422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,169.80x = 38,873.82 × 15,422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,169.80x = 599,538,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,538,486.24/28,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,283.02

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