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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,252.34, 38,990.05 and 15,677.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,252.34, 38,990.05 and 15,677.09 is: 21,635.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,252.34 : 38,990.05 = 15,677.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,252.34/38,990.05 = 15,677.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,252.34x = 38,990.05 × 15,677.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,252.34x = 611,250,303.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,250,303.32/28,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,635.39

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