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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,248.29, 38,982.54 and 15,501.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,248.29, 38,982.54 and 15,501.69 is: 21,392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,248.29 : 38,982.54 = 15,501.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,248.29/38,982.54 = 15,501.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,248.29x = 38,982.54 × 15,501.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,248.29x = 604,295,046.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,295,046.18/28,248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.27

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