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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241.56, 38,971.83 and 15,665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241.56, 38,971.83 and 15,665.50 is: 21,617.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241.56 : 38,971.83 = 15,665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241.56/38,971.83 = 15,665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241.56x = 38,971.83 × 15,665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241.56x = 610,513,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,513,202.87/28,241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,617.55

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