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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,074.60, 38,742.96 and 15,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,074.60, 38,742.96 and 15,499.44 is: 21,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,074.60 : 38,742.96 = 15,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,074.60/38,742.96 = 15,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,074.60x = 38,742.96 × 15,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,074.60x = 600,494,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,494,183.94/28,074.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.23

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