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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,244.79, 38,977.61 and 15,669.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,244.79, 38,977.61 and 15,669.54 is: 21,623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,244.79 : 38,977.61 = 15,669.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,244.79/38,977.61 = 15,669.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,244.79x = 38,977.61 × 15,669.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,244.79x = 610,761,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,761,140.65/28,244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,623.85

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