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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,243.62, 38,975.94 and 15,496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,243.62, 38,975.94 and 15,496.56 is: 21,385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,243.62 : 38,975.94 = 15,496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,243.62/38,975.94 = 15,496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,243.62x = 38,975.94 × 15,496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,243.62x = 603,992,992.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,992,992.77/28,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,385.11

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