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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241.42, 38,973.17 and 15,666.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241.42, 38,973.17 and 15,666.17 is: 21,619.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241.42 : 38,973.17 = 15,666.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241.42/38,973.17 = 15,666.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241.42x = 38,973.17 × 15,666.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241.42x = 610,560,033.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,560,033.46/28,241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,619.31

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