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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241.88, 38,978.46 and 15,670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241.88, 38,978.46 and 15,670.68 is: 21,628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241.88 : 38,978.46 = 15,670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241.88/38,978.46 = 15,670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241.88x = 38,978.46 × 15,670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241.88x = 610,818,973.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,818,973.55/28,241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,628.13

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