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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,176.50, 38,883.84 and 15,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,176.50, 38,883.84 and 15,601.52 is: 21,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,176.50 : 38,883.84 = 15,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,176.50/38,883.84 = 15,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,176.50x = 38,883.84 × 15,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,176.50x = 606,647,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,647,007.44/28,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.25

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