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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,155.69, 38,854.53 and 15,408.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,155.69, 38,854.53 and 15,408.77 is: 21,263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,155.69 : 38,854.53 = 15,408.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,155.69/38,854.53 = 15,408.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,155.69x = 38,854.53 × 15,408.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,155.69x = 598,700,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,700,321.96/28,155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.92

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