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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,255.70, 38,994.68 and 15,680.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,255.70, 38,994.68 and 15,680.45 is: 21,640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,255.70 : 38,994.68 = 15,680.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,255.70/38,994.68 = 15,680.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,255.70x = 38,994.68 × 15,680.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,255.70x = 611,453,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,453,856.63/28,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,640.02

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