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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.01, 38,961.43 and 15,657.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.01, 38,961.43 and 15,657.76 is: 21,607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.01 : 38,961.43 = 15,657.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.01/38,961.43 = 15,657.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.01x = 38,961.43 × 15,657.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.01x = 610,048,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,048,720.20/28,233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.64

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