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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,243.72, 38,979.66 and 15,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,243.72, 38,979.66 and 15,669.28 is: 21,625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,243.72 : 38,979.66 = 15,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,243.72/38,979.66 = 15,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,243.72x = 38,979.66 × 15,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,243.72x = 610,783,206.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,783,206.84/28,243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.45

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