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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,245.15, 38,978.29 and 15,498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,245.15, 38,978.29 and 15,498.41 is: 21,387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,245.15 : 38,978.29 = 15,498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,245.15/38,978.29 = 15,498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,245.15x = 38,978.29 × 15,498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,245.15x = 604,101,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,101,519.52/28,245.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,387.80

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