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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,246.68, 38,979.90 and 15,671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,246.68, 38,979.90 and 15,671.16 is: 21,625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,246.68 : 38,979.90 = 15,671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,246.68/38,979.90 = 15,671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,246.68x = 38,979.90 × 15,671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,246.68x = 610,860,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,860,249.68/28,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.91

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