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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,259.52, 38,998.80 and 15,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,259.52, 38,998.80 and 15,684 is: 21,644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,259.52 : 38,998.80 = 15,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,259.52/38,998.80 = 15,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,259.52x = 38,998.80 × 15,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,259.52x = 611,657,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,657,179.20/28,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,644.29

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