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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,245.56, 38,979.06 and 15,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,245.56, 38,979.06 and 15,670.52 is: 21,625.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,245.56 : 38,979.06 = 15,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,245.56/38,979.06 = 15,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,245.56x = 38,979.06 × 15,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,245.56x = 610,822,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,822,139.31/28,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.42

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