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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,245.68, 38,977.73 and 15,498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,245.68, 38,977.73 and 15,498.54 is: 21,387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,245.68 : 38,977.73 = 15,498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,245.68/38,977.73 = 15,498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,245.68x = 38,977.73 × 15,498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,245.68x = 604,097,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,097,907.51/28,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,387.27

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