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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,174.44, 38,880.72 and 15,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,174.44, 38,880.72 and 15,427.80 is: 21,290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,174.44 : 38,880.72 = 15,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,174.44/38,880.72 = 15,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,174.44x = 38,880.72 × 15,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,174.44x = 599,843,972.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,843,972.02/28,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.36

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