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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,257.70, 38,997.44 and 15,682.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,257.70, 38,997.44 and 15,682.45 is: 21,642.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,257.70 : 38,997.44 = 15,682.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,257.70/38,997.44 = 15,682.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,257.70x = 38,997.44 × 15,682.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,257.70x = 611,575,402.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,575,402.93/28,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,642.79

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