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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.82, 38,961.57 and 15,658.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.82, 38,961.57 and 15,658.30 is: 21,607.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.82 : 38,961.57 = 15,658.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.82/38,961.57 = 15,658.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.82x = 38,961.57 × 15,658.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.82x = 610,071,951.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,071,951.53/28,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.84

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