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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,153.90, 38,851.77 and 15,407.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,153.90, 38,851.77 and 15,407.03 is: 21,261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,153.90 : 38,851.77 = 15,407.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,153.90/38,851.77 = 15,407.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,153.90x = 38,851.77 × 15,407.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,153.90x = 598,590,483.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,590,483.07/28,153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.37

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