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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,257.57, 38,995.55 and 15,682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,257.57, 38,995.55 and 15,682.32 is: 21,641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,257.57 : 38,995.55 = 15,682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,257.57/38,995.55 = 15,682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,257.57x = 38,995.55 × 15,682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,257.57x = 611,540,615.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,540,615.26/28,257.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.66

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