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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,049.78, 38,708.70 and 15,474.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,049.78, 38,708.70 and 15,474.53 is: 21,354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,049.78 : 38,708.70 = 15,474.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,049.78/38,708.70 = 15,474.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,049.78x = 38,708.70 × 15,474.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,049.78x = 598,998,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,998,997.50/28,049.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.85

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