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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241.66, 38,974.02 and 15,495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241.66, 38,974.02 and 15,495.50 is: 21,384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241.66 : 38,974.02 = 15,495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241.66/38,974.02 = 15,495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241.66x = 38,974.02 × 15,495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241.66x = 603,921,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,921,926.91/28,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.08

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