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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,162.07, 38,864.64 and 15,415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,162.07, 38,864.64 and 15,415.26 is: 21,273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,162.07 : 38,864.64 = 15,415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,162.07/38,864.64 = 15,415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,162.07x = 38,864.64 × 15,415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,162.07x = 599,108,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,108,584.75/28,162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,273.60

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