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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,246.99, 38,979.51 and 15,499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,246.99, 38,979.51 and 15,499.90 is: 21,389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,246.99 : 38,979.51 = 15,499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,246.99/38,979.51 = 15,499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,246.99x = 38,979.51 × 15,499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,246.99x = 604,178,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,178,507.05/28,246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.13

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