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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,238.27, 38,969.66 and 15,662.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,238.27, 38,969.66 and 15,662.75 is: 21,615.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,238.27 : 38,969.66 = 15,662.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,238.27/38,969.66 = 15,662.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,238.27x = 38,969.66 × 15,662.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,238.27x = 610,372,042.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,372,042.17/28,238.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,615.07

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