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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,174, 38,880.12 and 15,598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,174, 38,880.12 and 15,598.84 is: 21,526.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,174 : 38,880.12 = 15,598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,174/38,880.12 = 15,598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,174x = 38,880.12 × 15,598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,174x = 606,484,771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,484,771.06/28,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,526.40

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