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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,173.76, 38,879.70 and 15,598.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,173.76, 38,879.70 and 15,598.51 is: 21,525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,173.76 : 38,879.70 = 15,598.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,173.76/38,879.70 = 15,598.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,173.76x = 38,879.70 × 15,598.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,173.76x = 606,465,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,465,233.55/28,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,525.89

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