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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,198.74, 38,912.59 and 15,449.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,198.74, 38,912.59 and 15,449.39 is: 21,319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,198.74 : 38,912.59 = 15,449.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,198.74/38,912.59 = 15,449.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,198.74x = 38,912.59 × 15,449.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,198.74x = 601,175,778.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,175,778.82/28,198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,319.24

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