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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,254, 38,991.74 and 15,678.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,254, 38,991.74 and 15,678.75 is: 21,637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,254 : 38,991.74 = 15,678.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,254/38,991.74 = 15,678.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,254x = 38,991.74 × 15,678.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,254x = 611,341,743.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,341,743.53/28,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,637.35

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