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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,170.90, 38,874.87 and 15,594.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,170.90, 38,874.87 and 15,594.84 is: 21,520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,170.90 : 38,874.87 = 15,594.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,170.90/38,874.87 = 15,594.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,170.90x = 38,874.87 × 15,594.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,170.90x = 606,247,377.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,247,377.67/28,170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,520.34

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