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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,231.90, 38,960.01 and 15,656.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,231.90, 38,960.01 and 15,656.65 is: 21,606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,231.90 : 38,960.01 = 15,656.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,231.90/38,960.01 = 15,656.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,231.90x = 38,960.01 × 15,656.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,231.90x = 609,983,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,983,240.57/28,231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,606.17

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