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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,237.38, 38,968.86 and 15,662.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,237.38, 38,968.86 and 15,662.13 is: 21,614.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,237.38 : 38,968.86 = 15,662.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,237.38/38,968.86 = 15,662.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,237.38x = 38,968.86 × 15,662.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,237.38x = 610,335,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,335,351.27/28,237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,614.45

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