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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,244.03, 38,976.79 and 15,668.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,244.03, 38,976.79 and 15,668.78 is: 21,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,244.03 : 38,976.79 = 15,668.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,244.03/38,976.79 = 15,668.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,244.03x = 38,976.79 × 15,668.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,244.03x = 610,718,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,718,805.89/28,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,622.93

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