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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,244.97, 38,981.39 and 15,670.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,244.97, 38,981.39 and 15,670.53 is: 21,627.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,244.97 : 38,981.39 = 15,670.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,244.97/38,981.39 = 15,670.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,244.97x = 38,981.39 × 15,670.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,244.97x = 610,858,963.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,858,963.08/28,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,627.18

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