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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,247.54, 38,982.67 and 15,674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,247.54, 38,982.67 and 15,674.72 is: 21,631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,247.54 : 38,982.67 = 15,674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,247.54/38,982.67 = 15,674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,247.54x = 38,982.67 × 15,674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,247.54x = 611,042,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,042,203.00/28,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,631.70

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