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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,179.75, 38,888.06 and 15,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,179.75, 38,888.06 and 15,604.50 is: 21,534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,179.75 : 38,888.06 = 15,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,179.75/38,888.06 = 15,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,179.75x = 38,888.06 × 15,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,179.75x = 606,828,732.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,828,732.27/28,179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,534.21

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