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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,022.07, 38,668.52 and 15,759.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,022.07, 38,668.52 and 15,759.31 is: 21,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,022.07 : 38,668.52 = 15,759.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,022.07/38,668.52 = 15,759.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,022.07x = 38,668.52 × 15,759.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,022.07x = 609,389,209.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,389,209.15/28,022.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,746.76

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