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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,218.42, 38,941.35 and 15,643.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,218.42, 38,941.35 and 15,643.26 is: 21,587.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,218.42 : 38,941.35 = 15,643.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,218.42/38,941.35 = 15,643.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,218.42x = 38,941.35 × 15,643.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,218.42x = 609,169,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,169,662.80/28,218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,587.66

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