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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,249.56, 38,983.10 and 15,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,249.56, 38,983.10 and 15,674.20 is: 21,629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,249.56 : 38,983.10 = 15,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,249.56/38,983.10 = 15,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,249.56x = 38,983.10 × 15,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,249.56x = 611,028,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,028,906.02/28,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,629.68

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