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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,242.72, 38,978.28 and 15,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,242.72, 38,978.28 and 15,668.28 is: 21,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,242.72 : 38,978.28 = 15,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,242.72/38,978.28 = 15,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,242.72x = 38,978.28 × 15,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,242.72x = 610,722,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,722,604.96/28,242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.07

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