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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,179.81, 38,886.59 and 15,603.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,179.81, 38,886.59 and 15,603.75 is: 21,532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,179.81 : 38,886.59 = 15,603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,179.81/38,886.59 = 15,603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,179.81x = 38,886.59 × 15,603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,179.81x = 606,776,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,776,550.69/28,179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,532.32

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