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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,024.66, 38,674.29 and 15,449.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,024.66, 38,674.29 and 15,449.86 is: 21,320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,024.66 : 38,674.29 = 15,449.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,024.66/38,674.29 = 15,449.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,024.66x = 38,674.29 × 15,449.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,024.66x = 597,512,366.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,512,366.10/28,024.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,320.95

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