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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,049.04, 38,705.76 and 15,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,049.04, 38,705.76 and 15,474 is: 21,353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,049.04 : 38,705.76 = 15,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,049.04/38,705.76 = 15,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,049.04x = 38,705.76 × 15,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,049.04x = 598,932,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,932,930.24/28,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,353.06

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