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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,246.24, 38,978.49 and 15,499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,246.24, 38,978.49 and 15,499.14 is: 21,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,246.24 : 38,978.49 = 15,499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,246.24/38,978.49 = 15,499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,246.24x = 38,978.49 × 15,499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,246.24x = 604,132,878.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,132,878.61/28,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,388.08

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