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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,151.34, 38,849.22 and 15,576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,151.34, 38,849.22 and 15,576 is: 21,495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,151.34 : 38,849.22 = 15,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,151.34/38,849.22 = 15,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,151.34x = 38,849.22 × 15,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,151.34x = 605,115,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,115,450.72/28,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,495.09

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