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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,177.34, 38,885.90 and 15,602.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,177.34, 38,885.90 and 15,602.09 is: 21,531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,177.34 : 38,885.90 = 15,602.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,177.34/38,885.90 = 15,602.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,177.34x = 38,885.90 × 15,602.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,177.34x = 606,701,039.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,701,039.09/28,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,531.53

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