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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,149.52, 38,847.12 and 15,575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,149.52, 38,847.12 and 15,575.12 is: 21,494.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,149.52 : 38,847.12 = 15,575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,149.52/38,847.12 = 15,575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,149.52x = 38,847.12 × 15,575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,149.52x = 605,048,555.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,048,555.65/28,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,494.10

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