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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,236.96, 38,967.02 and 15,661.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,236.96, 38,967.02 and 15,661.71 is: 21,613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,236.96 : 38,967.02 = 15,661.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,236.96/38,967.02 = 15,661.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,236.96x = 38,967.02 × 15,661.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,236.96x = 610,290,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,290,205.96/28,236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,613.17

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