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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,247.04, 38,980.92 and 15,671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,247.04, 38,980.92 and 15,671.76 is: 21,627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,247.04 : 38,980.92 = 15,671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,247.04/38,980.92 = 15,671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,247.04x = 38,980.92 × 15,671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,247.04x = 610,899,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,899,622.82/28,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,627.03

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