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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,249.81, 38,983.41 and 15,502.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,249.81, 38,983.41 and 15,502.69 is: 21,392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,249.81 : 38,983.41 = 15,502.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,249.81/38,983.41 = 15,502.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,249.81x = 38,983.41 × 15,502.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,249.81x = 604,347,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,347,720.37/28,249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.98

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