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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,178.19, 38,885.62 and 15,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,178.19, 38,885.62 and 15,257.40 is: 21,055.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,178.19 : 38,885.62 = 15,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,178.19/38,885.62 = 15,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,178.19x = 38,885.62 × 15,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,178.19x = 593,293,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,293,458.59/28,178.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,055.06

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