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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,253.81, 38,991.48 and 15,678.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,253.81, 38,991.48 and 15,678.56 is: 21,637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,253.81 : 38,991.48 = 15,678.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,253.81/38,991.48 = 15,678.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,253.81x = 38,991.48 × 15,678.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,253.81x = 611,330,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,330,297.35/28,253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,637.09

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