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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,174.73, 38,881.19 and 15,254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,174.73, 38,881.19 and 15,254.15 is: 21,050.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,174.73 : 38,881.19 = 15,254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,174.73/38,881.19 = 15,254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,174.73x = 38,881.19 × 15,254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,174.73x = 593,099,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,099,233.76/28,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,050.76

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