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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,236.56, 38,964.94 and 15,660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,236.56, 38,964.94 and 15,660.52 is: 21,610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,236.56 : 38,964.94 = 15,660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,236.56/38,964.94 = 15,660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,236.56x = 38,964.94 × 15,660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,236.56x = 610,211,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,211,222.17/28,236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,610.68

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