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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,175.67, 38,882.48 and 15,428.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,175.67, 38,882.48 and 15,428.97 is: 21,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,175.67 : 38,882.48 = 15,428.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,175.67/38,882.48 = 15,428.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,175.67x = 38,882.48 × 15,428.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,175.67x = 599,916,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,916,540.30/28,175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,292.01

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