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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,178.44, 38,885.97 and 15,257.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,178.44, 38,885.97 and 15,257.65 is: 21,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,178.44 : 38,885.97 = 15,257.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,178.44/38,885.97 = 15,257.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,178.44x = 38,885.97 × 15,257.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,178.44x = 593,308,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,308,443.88/28,178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,055.40

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