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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,238.76, 38,969.37 and 15,663.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,238.76, 38,969.37 and 15,663.51 is: 21,615.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,238.76 : 38,969.37 = 15,663.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,238.76/38,969.37 = 15,663.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,238.76x = 38,969.37 × 15,663.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,238.76x = 610,397,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,397,116.69/28,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,615.58

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