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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,247.58, 38,981.27 and 15,672.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,247.58, 38,981.27 and 15,672.38 is: 21,627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,247.58 : 38,981.27 = 15,672.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,247.58/38,981.27 = 15,672.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,247.58x = 38,981.27 × 15,672.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,247.58x = 610,929,276.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,929,276.32/28,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,627.67

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