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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,240.16, 38,971.44 and 15,664.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,240.16, 38,971.44 and 15,664.91 is: 21,617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,240.16 : 38,971.44 = 15,664.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,240.16/38,971.44 = 15,664.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,240.16x = 38,971.44 × 15,664.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,240.16x = 610,483,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,483,963.58/28,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,617.58

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