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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,253.01, 38,989.31 and 15,677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,253.01, 38,989.31 and 15,677.76 is: 21,635.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,253.01 : 38,989.31 = 15,677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,253.01/38,989.31 = 15,677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,253.01x = 38,989.31 × 15,677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,253.01x = 611,264,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,264,966.36/28,253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,635.39

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