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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,206.24, 38,924.88 and 15,632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,206.24, 38,924.88 and 15,632.16 is: 21,572.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,206.24 : 38,924.88 = 15,632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,206.24/38,924.88 = 15,632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,206.24x = 38,924.88 × 15,632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,206.24x = 608,479,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,479,952.14/28,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,572.53

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