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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,171.63, 38,875.32 and 15,422.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,171.63, 38,875.32 and 15,422.26 is: 21,281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,171.63 : 38,875.32 = 15,422.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,171.63/38,875.32 = 15,422.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,171.63x = 38,875.32 × 15,422.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,171.63x = 599,545,292.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,545,292.62/28,171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,281.88

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