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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,145.78, 38,841.20 and 15,398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,145.78, 38,841.20 and 15,398.76 is: 21,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,145.78 : 38,841.20 = 15,398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,145.78/38,841.20 = 15,398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,145.78x = 38,841.20 × 15,398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,145.78x = 598,106,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,106,181.53/28,145.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,250.30

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