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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,155.94, 38,854.58 and 15,409.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,155.94, 38,854.58 and 15,409.06 is: 21,264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,155.94 : 38,854.58 = 15,409.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,155.94/38,854.58 = 15,409.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,155.94x = 38,854.58 × 15,409.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,155.94x = 598,712,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,712,554.49/28,155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.17

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