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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,148.54, 38,844.70 and 15,573.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,148.54, 38,844.70 and 15,573.38 is: 21,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,148.54 : 38,844.70 = 15,573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,148.54/38,844.70 = 15,573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,148.54x = 38,844.70 × 15,573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,148.54x = 604,943,196.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,943,196.22/28,148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.10

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