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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,248.24, 38,982.84 and 15,674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,248.24, 38,982.84 and 15,674.16 is: 21,630.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,248.24 : 38,982.84 = 15,674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,248.24/38,982.84 = 15,674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,248.24x = 38,982.84 × 15,674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,248.24x = 611,023,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,023,271.41/28,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,630.49

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