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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,254.24, 38,989.55 and 15,507.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,254.24, 38,989.55 and 15,507.14 is: 21,399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,254.24 : 38,989.55 = 15,507.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,254.24/38,989.55 = 15,507.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,254.24x = 38,989.55 × 15,507.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,254.24x = 604,616,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,616,254.21/28,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.13

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