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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,253.42, 38,989.95 and 15,678.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,253.42, 38,989.95 and 15,678.38 is: 21,636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,253.42 : 38,989.95 = 15,678.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,253.42/38,989.95 = 15,678.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,253.42x = 38,989.95 × 15,678.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,253.42x = 611,299,252.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,299,252.28/28,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,636.29

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