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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,252.13, 38,989.76 and 15,676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,252.13, 38,989.76 and 15,676.88 is: 21,635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,252.13 : 38,989.76 = 15,676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,252.13/38,989.76 = 15,676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,252.13x = 38,989.76 × 15,676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,252.13x = 611,237,515.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,237,515.42/28,252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,635.10

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