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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,024.88, 38,674.33 and 15,449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,024.88, 38,674.33 and 15,449.90 is: 21,320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,024.88 : 38,674.33 = 15,449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,024.88/38,674.33 = 15,449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,024.88x = 38,674.33 × 15,449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,024.88x = 597,514,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,514,299.07/28,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,320.86

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