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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,049.94, 38,706.22 and 15,473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,049.94, 38,706.22 and 15,473.88 is: 21,352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,049.94 : 38,706.22 = 15,473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,049.94/38,706.22 = 15,473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,049.94x = 38,706.22 × 15,473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,049.94x = 598,935,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,935,132.63/28,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,352.46

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