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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,245.01, 38,978.15 and 15,669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,245.01, 38,978.15 and 15,669.76 is: 21,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,245.01 : 38,978.15 = 15,669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,245.01/38,978.15 = 15,669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,245.01x = 38,978.15 × 15,669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,245.01x = 610,778,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,778,255.74/28,245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.29

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