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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,246.20, 38,982.06 and 15,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,246.20, 38,982.06 and 15,675 is: 21,632.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,246.20 : 38,982.06 = 15,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,246.20/38,982.06 = 15,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,246.20x = 38,982.06 × 15,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,246.20x = 611,043,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,043,790.50/28,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,632.78

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