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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,250.92, 38,986.50 and 15,675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,250.92, 38,986.50 and 15,675.88 is: 21,632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,250.92 : 38,986.50 = 15,675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,250.92/38,986.50 = 15,675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,250.92x = 38,986.50 × 15,675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,250.92x = 611,147,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,147,695.62/28,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,632.84

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