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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,150, 38,848.23 and 15,574.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,150, 38,848.23 and 15,574.78 is: 21,493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,150 : 38,848.23 = 15,574.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,150/38,848.23 = 15,574.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,150x = 38,848.23 × 15,574.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,150x = 605,052,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,052,635.64/28,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,493.88

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