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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,243.51, 38,976.09 and 15,668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,243.51, 38,976.09 and 15,668.26 is: 21,622.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,243.51 : 38,976.09 = 15,668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,243.51/38,976.09 = 15,668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,243.51x = 38,976.09 × 15,668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,243.51x = 610,687,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,687,511.90/28,243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,622.22

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