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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,248.72, 38,986.56 and 15,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,248.72, 38,986.56 and 15,674.28 is: 21,632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,248.72 : 38,986.56 = 15,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,248.72/38,986.56 = 15,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,248.72x = 38,986.56 × 15,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,248.72x = 611,086,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,086,257.68/28,248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,632.35

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