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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,196.24, 38,912.20 and 15,621.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,196.24, 38,912.20 and 15,621.04 is: 21,557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,196.24 : 38,912.20 = 15,621.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,196.24/38,912.20 = 15,621.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,196.24x = 38,912.20 × 15,621.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,196.24x = 607,849,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,849,032.69/28,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,557.80

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