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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,245.92, 38,977.56 and 15,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,245.92, 38,977.56 and 15,671.52 is: 21,625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,245.92 : 38,977.56 = 15,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,245.92/38,977.56 = 15,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,245.92x = 38,977.56 × 15,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,245.92x = 610,837,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,837,611.09/28,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.69

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