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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,254.08, 38,991.12 and 15,508.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,254.08, 38,991.12 and 15,508.46 is: 21,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,254.08 : 38,991.12 = 15,508.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,254.08/38,991.12 = 15,508.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,254.08x = 38,991.12 × 15,508.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,254.08x = 604,692,351.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,692,351.43/28,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.95

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