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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,259.06, 38,997.23 and 15,683.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,259.06, 38,997.23 and 15,683.81 is: 21,643.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,259.06 : 38,997.23 = 15,683.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,259.06/38,997.23 = 15,683.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,259.06x = 38,997.23 × 15,683.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,259.06x = 611,624,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,624,872.44/28,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,643.50

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