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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,243.09, 38,975.86 and 15,496.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,243.09, 38,975.86 and 15,496.04 is: 21,384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,243.09 : 38,975.86 = 15,496.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,243.09/38,975.86 = 15,496.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,243.09x = 38,975.86 × 15,496.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,243.09x = 603,971,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,971,456.24/28,243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.75

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