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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,178.88, 38,885.44 and 15,429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,178.88, 38,885.44 and 15,429.68 is: 21,292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,178.88 : 38,885.44 = 15,429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,178.88/38,885.44 = 15,429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,178.88x = 38,885.44 × 15,429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,178.88x = 599,989,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,989,895.86/28,178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,292.18

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