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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,179.34, 38,888.66 and 15,604.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,179.34, 38,888.66 and 15,604.09 is: 21,534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,179.34 : 38,888.66 = 15,604.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,179.34/38,888.66 = 15,604.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,179.34x = 38,888.66 × 15,604.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,179.34x = 606,822,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,822,150.62/28,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,534.29

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