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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,256.06, 38,993.47 and 15,680.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,256.06, 38,993.47 and 15,680.81 is: 21,639.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,256.06 : 38,993.47 = 15,680.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,256.06/38,993.47 = 15,680.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,256.06x = 38,993.47 × 15,680.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,256.06x = 611,449,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,449,252.59/28,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,639.58

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