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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,170.17, 38,874.49 and 15,594.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,170.17, 38,874.49 and 15,594.92 is: 21,520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,170.17 : 38,874.49 = 15,594.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,170.17/38,874.49 = 15,594.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,170.17x = 38,874.49 × 15,594.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,170.17x = 606,244,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,244,561.59/28,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,520.80

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