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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,243.64, 38,976.27 and 15,668.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,243.64, 38,976.27 and 15,668.39 is: 21,622.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,243.64 : 38,976.27 = 15,668.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,243.64/38,976.27 = 15,668.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,243.64x = 38,976.27 × 15,668.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,243.64x = 610,695,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,695,204.22/28,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,622.40

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