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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,236.52, 38,966.42 and 15,661.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,236.52, 38,966.42 and 15,661.27 is: 21,612.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,236.52 : 38,966.42 = 15,661.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,236.52/38,966.42 = 15,661.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,236.52x = 38,966.42 × 15,661.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,236.52x = 610,263,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,263,405.13/28,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.56

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