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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,232.09, 38,959.31 and 15,658.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,232.09, 38,959.31 and 15,658.01 is: 21,607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,232.09 : 38,959.31 = 15,658.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,232.09/38,959.31 = 15,658.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,232.09x = 38,959.31 × 15,658.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,232.09x = 610,025,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,025,187.28/28,232.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.51

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