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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,176.75, 38,883.92 and 15,601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,176.75, 38,883.92 and 15,601.50 is: 21,530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,176.75 : 38,883.92 = 15,601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,176.75/38,883.92 = 15,601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,176.75x = 38,883.92 × 15,601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,176.75x = 606,647,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,647,399.87/28,176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.07

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