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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,256.45, 38,995.71 and 15,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,256.45, 38,995.71 and 15,681.20 is: 21,641.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,256.45 : 38,995.71 = 15,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,256.45/38,995.71 = 15,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,256.45x = 38,995.71 × 15,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,256.45x = 611,499,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,499,332.67/28,256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.06

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