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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,243, 38,975.34 and 15,667.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,243, 38,975.34 and 15,667.84 is: 21,621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,243 : 38,975.34 = 15,667.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,243/38,975.34 = 15,667.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,243x = 38,975.34 × 15,667.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,243x = 610,659,391.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,659,391.07/28,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,621.62

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