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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,024.94, 38,675.22 and 15,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,024.94, 38,675.22 and 15,450.50 is: 21,322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,024.94 : 38,675.22 = 15,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,024.94/38,675.22 = 15,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,024.94x = 38,675.22 × 15,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,024.94x = 597,551,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,551,486.61/28,024.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.13

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