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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,146.69, 38,842.47 and 15,401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,146.69, 38,842.47 and 15,401.07 is: 21,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,146.69 : 38,842.47 = 15,401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,146.69/38,842.47 = 15,401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,146.69x = 38,842.47 × 15,401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,146.69x = 598,215,599.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,215,599.44/28,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.50

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