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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,175, 38,882.72 and 15,599.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,175, 38,882.72 and 15,599.75 is: 21,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,175 : 38,882.72 = 15,599.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,175/38,882.72 = 15,599.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,175x = 38,882.72 × 15,599.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,175x = 606,560,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,560,633.32/28,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.33

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