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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,224.82, 38,950.30 and 15,478.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,224.82, 38,950.30 and 15,478.09 is: 21,359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,224.82 : 38,950.30 = 15,478.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,224.82/38,950.30 = 15,478.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,224.82x = 38,950.30 × 15,478.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,224.82x = 602,876,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,876,172.69/28,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,359.79

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