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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,150.72, 38,848.80 and 15,576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,150.72, 38,848.80 and 15,576.64 is: 21,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,150.72 : 38,848.80 = 15,576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,150.72/38,848.80 = 15,576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,150.72x = 38,848.80 × 15,576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,150.72x = 605,133,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,133,772.03/28,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,496.21

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