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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,250.76, 38,984.68 and 15,503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,250.76, 38,984.68 and 15,503.64 is: 21,394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,250.76 : 38,984.68 = 15,503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,250.76/38,984.68 = 15,503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,250.76x = 38,984.68 × 15,503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,250.76x = 604,404,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,404,444.24/28,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,394.27

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