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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,172.81, 38,878.48 and 15,597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,172.81, 38,878.48 and 15,597.56 is: 21,524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,172.81 : 38,878.48 = 15,597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,172.81/38,878.48 = 15,597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,172.81x = 38,878.48 × 15,597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,172.81x = 606,409,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,409,541.20/28,172.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.64

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