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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,171.13, 38,877.44 and 15,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,171.13, 38,877.44 and 15,595.88 is: 21,523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,171.13 : 38,877.44 = 15,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,171.13/38,877.44 = 15,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,171.13x = 38,877.44 × 15,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,171.13x = 606,327,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,327,616.58/28,171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.02

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