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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,151.12, 38,848.23 and 15,404.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,151.12, 38,848.23 and 15,404.55 is: 21,258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,151.12 : 38,848.23 = 15,404.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,151.12/38,848.23 = 15,404.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,151.12x = 38,848.23 × 15,404.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,151.12x = 598,439,501.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,439,501.45/28,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,258.11

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