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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,148.94, 38,845.58 and 15,403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,148.94, 38,845.58 and 15,403.32 is: 21,256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,148.94 : 38,845.58 = 15,403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,148.94/38,845.58 = 15,403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,148.94x = 38,845.58 × 15,403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,148.94x = 598,350,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,350,822.31/28,148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.60

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