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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,157.63, 38,858.74 and 15,582.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,157.63, 38,858.74 and 15,582.38 is: 21,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,157.63 : 38,858.74 = 15,582.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,157.63/38,858.74 = 15,582.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,157.63x = 38,858.74 × 15,582.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,157.63x = 605,511,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,511,419.75/28,157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,504.35

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