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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,224.59, 38,950.37 and 15,478.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,224.59, 38,950.37 and 15,478.92 is: 21,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,224.59 : 38,950.37 = 15,478.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,224.59/38,950.37 = 15,478.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,224.59x = 38,950.37 × 15,478.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,224.59x = 602,909,583.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,909,583.81/28,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.15

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