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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,205.67, 38,922.08 and 15,630.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,205.67, 38,922.08 and 15,630.51 is: 21,569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,205.67 : 38,922.08 = 15,630.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,205.67/38,922.08 = 15,630.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,205.67x = 38,922.08 × 15,630.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,205.67x = 608,371,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,371,882.51/28,205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.13

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