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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,172.66, 38,878.77 and 15,425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,172.66, 38,878.77 and 15,425.87 is: 21,287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,172.66 : 38,878.77 = 15,425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,172.66/38,878.77 = 15,425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,172.66x = 38,878.77 × 15,425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,172.66x = 599,738,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,738,657.39/28,172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,287.97

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