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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,150.76, 38,848.04 and 15,575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,150.76, 38,848.04 and 15,575.52 is: 21,494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,150.76 : 38,848.04 = 15,575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,150.76/38,848.04 = 15,575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,150.76x = 38,848.04 × 15,575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,150.76x = 605,078,423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,078,423.98/28,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,494.21

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