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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,244.40, 38,977.63 and 15,496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,244.40, 38,977.63 and 15,496.76 is: 21,385.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,244.40 : 38,977.63 = 15,496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,244.40/38,977.63 = 15,496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,244.40x = 38,977.63 × 15,496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,244.40x = 604,027,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,027,036.18/28,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,385.73

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