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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,171.06, 38,875.68 and 15,424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,171.06, 38,875.68 and 15,424.08 is: 21,285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,171.06 : 38,875.68 = 15,424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,171.06/38,875.68 = 15,424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,171.06x = 38,875.68 × 15,424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,171.06x = 599,621,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,621,598.37/28,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.02

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