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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,237.56, 38,968.02 and 15,662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,237.56, 38,968.02 and 15,662.52 is: 21,614.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,237.56 : 38,968.02 = 15,662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,237.56/38,968.02 = 15,662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,237.56x = 38,968.02 × 15,662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,237.56x = 610,337,392.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,337,392.61/28,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,614.38

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