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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,202.21, 38,920.61 and 15,626.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,202.21, 38,920.61 and 15,626.69 is: 21,565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,202.21 : 38,920.61 = 15,626.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,202.21/38,920.61 = 15,626.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,202.21x = 38,920.61 × 15,626.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,202.21x = 608,200,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,200,228.95/28,202.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.69

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