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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,196.68, 38,912.10 and 15,622.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,196.68, 38,912.10 and 15,622.12 is: 21,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,196.68 : 38,912.10 = 15,622.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,196.68/38,912.10 = 15,622.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,196.68x = 38,912.10 × 15,622.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,196.68x = 607,889,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,889,495.65/28,196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,558.90

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