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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,249.28, 38,983.08 and 15,674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,249.28, 38,983.08 and 15,674.96 is: 21,630.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,249.28 : 38,983.08 = 15,674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,249.28/38,983.08 = 15,674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,249.28x = 38,983.08 × 15,674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,249.28x = 611,058,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,058,219.68/28,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,630.93

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