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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,237.84, 38,968.22 and 15,662.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,237.84, 38,968.22 and 15,662.59 is: 21,614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,237.84 : 38,968.22 = 15,662.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,237.84/38,968.22 = 15,662.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,237.84x = 38,968.22 × 15,662.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,237.84x = 610,343,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,343,252.89/28,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,614.37

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