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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,151.93, 38,849.06 and 15,405.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,151.93, 38,849.06 and 15,405.06 is: 21,258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,151.93 : 38,849.06 = 15,405.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,151.93/38,849.06 = 15,405.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,151.93x = 38,849.06 × 15,405.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,151.93x = 598,472,022.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,472,022.59/28,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,258.65

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