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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,248, 38,980.90 and 15,500.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,248, 38,980.90 and 15,500.88 is: 21,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,248 : 38,980.90 = 15,500.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,248/38,980.90 = 15,500.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,248x = 38,980.90 × 15,500.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,248x = 604,238,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,238,253.19/28,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.48

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