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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,129.47, 38,819.24 and 15,383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,129.47, 38,819.24 and 15,383.46 is: 21,229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,129.47 : 38,819.24 = 15,383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,129.47/38,819.24 = 15,383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,129.47x = 38,819.24 × 15,383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,129.47x = 597,174,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,174,148.85/28,129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,229.48

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