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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,242.23, 38,974.64 and 15,494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,242.23, 38,974.64 and 15,494.60 is: 21,382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,242.23 : 38,974.64 = 15,494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,242.23/38,974.64 = 15,494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,242.23x = 38,974.64 × 15,494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,242.23x = 603,896,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,896,456.94/28,242.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,382.75

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