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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,196.28, 38,911.32 and 15,620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,196.28, 38,911.32 and 15,620.22 is: 21,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,196.28 : 38,911.32 = 15,620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,196.28/38,911.32 = 15,620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,196.28x = 38,911.32 × 15,620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,196.28x = 607,803,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,803,378.89/28,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,556.15

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