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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,206.63, 38,911.05 and 21,875.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,206.63, 38,911.05 and 21,875.13 is: 30,176.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,206.63 : 38,911.05 = 21,875.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,206.63/38,911.05 = 21,875.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,206.63x = 38,911.05 × 21,875.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,206.63x = 851,184,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,184,277.19/28,206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,176.74

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