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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,239.66, 38,971.26 and 15,493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,239.66, 38,971.26 and 15,493.50 is: 21,381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,239.66 : 38,971.26 = 15,493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,239.66/38,971.26 = 15,493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,239.66x = 38,971.26 × 15,493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,239.66x = 603,801,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,801,216.81/28,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.32

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