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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,180.06, 38,886.93 and 15,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,180.06, 38,886.93 and 15,604 is: 21,532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,180.06 : 38,886.93 = 15,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,180.06/38,886.93 = 15,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,180.06x = 38,886.93 × 15,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,180.06x = 606,791,655.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,791,655.72/28,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,532.66

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