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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.87, 38,962.47 and 15,486.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.87, 38,962.47 and 15,486.79 is: 21,371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.87 : 38,962.47 = 15,486.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.87/38,962.47 = 15,486.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.87x = 38,962.47 × 15,486.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.87x = 603,403,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,403,590.77/28,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.62

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