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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,174.46, 38,879.03 and 15,427.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,174.46, 38,879.03 and 15,427.79 is: 21,289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,174.46 : 38,879.03 = 15,427.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,174.46/38,879.03 = 15,427.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,174.46x = 38,879.03 × 15,427.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,174.46x = 599,817,646.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,817,646.01/28,174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,289.41

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