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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,177.19, 38,884.52 and 15,601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,177.19, 38,884.52 and 15,601.94 is: 21,530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,177.19 : 38,884.52 = 15,601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,177.19/38,884.52 = 15,601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,177.19x = 38,884.52 × 15,601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,177.19x = 606,673,947.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,673,947.97/28,177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.68

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