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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,245.76, 38,979.04 and 15,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,245.76, 38,979.04 and 15,670.52 is: 21,625.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,245.76 : 38,979.04 = 15,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,245.76/38,979.04 = 15,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,245.76x = 38,979.04 × 15,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,245.76x = 610,821,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,821,825.90/28,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.26

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