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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,171.65, 38,875.68 and 15,424.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,171.65, 38,875.68 and 15,424.61 is: 21,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,171.65 : 38,875.68 = 15,424.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,171.65/38,875.68 = 15,424.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,171.65x = 38,875.68 × 15,424.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,171.65x = 599,642,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,642,008.11/28,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.30

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