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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.32, 38,960.88 and 15,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.32, 38,960.88 and 15,657.80 is: 21,607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.32 : 38,960.88 = 15,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.32/38,960.88 = 15,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.32x = 38,960.88 × 15,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.32x = 610,041,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,041,666.86/28,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.15

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