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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,150.63, 38,847.27 and 15,403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,150.63, 38,847.27 and 15,403.76 is: 21,256.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,150.63 : 38,847.27 = 15,403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,150.63/38,847.27 = 15,403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,150.63x = 38,847.27 × 15,403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,150.63x = 598,394,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,394,023.74/28,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.86

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