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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,244.75, 38,977.94 and 15,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,244.75, 38,977.94 and 15,669.50 is: 21,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,244.75 : 38,977.94 = 15,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,244.75/38,977.94 = 15,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,244.75x = 38,977.94 × 15,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,244.75x = 610,764,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,764,675.11/28,244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.01

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