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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,238.72, 38,966.88 and 15,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,238.72, 38,966.88 and 15,663.44 is: 21,614.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,238.72 : 38,966.88 = 15,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,238.72/38,966.88 = 15,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,238.72x = 38,966.88 × 15,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,238.72x = 610,355,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,355,386.87/28,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,614.13

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