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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,244.92, 38,977.98 and 15,498.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,244.92, 38,977.98 and 15,498.19 is: 21,387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,244.92 : 38,977.98 = 15,498.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,244.92/38,977.98 = 15,498.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,244.92x = 38,977.98 × 15,498.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,244.92x = 604,087,911.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,087,911.21/28,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,387.49

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