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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,235.43, 38,964.93 and 15,660.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,235.43, 38,964.93 and 15,660.27 is: 21,611.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,235.43 : 38,964.93 = 15,660.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,235.43/38,964.93 = 15,660.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,235.43x = 38,964.93 × 15,660.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,235.43x = 610,201,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,201,324.33/28,235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,611.19

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