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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,171.22, 38,876.88 and 15,424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,171.22, 38,876.88 and 15,424.94 is: 21,286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,171.22 : 38,876.88 = 15,424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,171.22/38,876.88 = 15,424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,171.22x = 38,876.88 × 15,424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,171.22x = 599,673,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,673,541.39/28,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,286.74

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