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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,256.96, 38,994.24 and 15,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,256.96, 38,994.24 and 15,681.44 is: 21,640.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,256.96 : 38,994.24 = 15,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,256.96/38,994.24 = 15,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,256.96x = 38,994.24 × 15,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,256.96x = 611,485,834.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,485,834.91/28,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,640.18

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