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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,154.08, 38,852.63 and 15,407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,154.08, 38,852.63 and 15,407.27 is: 21,262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,154.08 : 38,852.63 = 15,407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,154.08/38,852.63 = 15,407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,154.08x = 38,852.63 × 15,407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,154.08x = 598,613,002.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,613,002.07/28,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,262.03

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