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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,255, 38,993.12 and 15,679.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,255, 38,993.12 and 15,679.75 is: 21,638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,255 : 38,993.12 = 15,679.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,255/38,993.12 = 15,679.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,255x = 38,993.12 × 15,679.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,255x = 611,402,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,402,373.32/28,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,638.73

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