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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,235.68, 38,965.92 and 15,661.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,235.68, 38,965.92 and 15,661.36 is: 21,613.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,235.68 : 38,965.92 = 15,661.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,235.68/38,965.92 = 15,661.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,235.68x = 38,965.92 × 15,661.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,235.68x = 610,259,300.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,259,300.85/28,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,613.05

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