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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,162.35, 38,863.44 and 15,415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,162.35, 38,863.44 and 15,415.25 is: 21,272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,162.35 : 38,863.44 = 15,415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,162.35/38,863.44 = 15,415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,162.35x = 38,863.44 × 15,415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,162.35x = 599,089,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,089,449.14/28,162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.71

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