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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,232.97, 38,961.63 and 15,657.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,232.97, 38,961.63 and 15,657.72 is: 21,607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,232.97 : 38,961.63 = 15,657.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,232.97/38,961.63 = 15,657.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,232.97x = 38,961.63 × 15,657.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,232.97x = 610,050,293.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,050,293.28/28,232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.73

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