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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,173.65, 38,877.93 and 15,426.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,173.65, 38,877.93 and 15,426.99 is: 21,288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,173.65 : 38,877.93 = 15,426.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,173.65/38,877.93 = 15,426.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,173.65x = 38,877.93 × 15,426.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,173.65x = 599,769,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,769,292.95/28,173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,288.30

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