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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241.01, 38,972.63 and 15,665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241.01, 38,972.63 and 15,665.76 is: 21,618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241.01 : 38,972.63 = 15,665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241.01/38,972.63 = 15,665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241.01x = 38,972.63 × 15,665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241.01x = 610,535,907.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,535,907.31/28,241.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.77

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