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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,237.63, 38,972.60 and 15,666.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,237.63, 38,972.60 and 15,666.43 is: 21,622.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,237.63 : 38,972.60 = 15,666.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,237.63/38,972.60 = 15,666.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,237.63x = 38,972.60 × 15,666.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,237.63x = 610,561,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,561,509.82/28,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,622.26

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