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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,163.48, 38,865.25 and 15,416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,163.48, 38,865.25 and 15,416.62 is: 21,274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,163.48 : 38,865.25 = 15,416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,163.48/38,865.25 = 15,416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,163.48x = 38,865.25 × 15,416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,163.48x = 599,170,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,170,654.75/28,163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,274.74

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