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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,176.84, 38,881.62 and 15,598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,176.84, 38,881.62 and 15,598.44 is: 21,524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,176.84 : 38,881.62 = 15,598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,176.84/38,881.62 = 15,598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,176.84x = 38,881.62 × 15,598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,176.84x = 606,492,616.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,492,616.67/28,176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.51

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