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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,150.93, 38,847.68 and 15,404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,150.93, 38,847.68 and 15,404.06 is: 21,257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,150.93 : 38,847.68 = 15,404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,150.93/38,847.68 = 15,404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,150.93x = 38,847.68 × 15,404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,150.93x = 598,411,993.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,411,993.58/28,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,257.27

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