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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,248.56, 38,981.72 and 15,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,248.56, 38,981.72 and 15,673.20 is: 21,628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,248.56 : 38,981.72 = 15,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,248.56/38,981.72 = 15,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,248.56x = 38,981.72 × 15,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,248.56x = 610,968,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,968,293.90/28,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,628.30

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