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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,245.28, 38,978.51 and 15,670.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,245.28, 38,978.51 and 15,670.03 is: 21,624.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,245.28 : 38,978.51 = 15,670.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,245.28/38,978.51 = 15,670.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,245.28x = 38,978.51 × 15,670.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,245.28x = 610,794,421.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,794,421.06/28,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.65

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