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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,158.44, 38,858.10 and 15,583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,158.44, 38,858.10 and 15,583.28 is: 21,504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,158.44 : 38,858.10 = 15,583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,158.44/38,858.10 = 15,583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,158.44x = 38,858.10 × 15,583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,158.44x = 605,536,652.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,536,652.57/28,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,504.62

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