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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241.76, 38,973.78 and 15,666.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241.76, 38,973.78 and 15,666.51 is: 21,619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241.76 : 38,973.78 = 15,666.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241.76/38,973.78 = 15,666.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241.76x = 38,973.78 × 15,666.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241.76x = 610,583,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,583,114.11/28,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,619.87

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