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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,206.28, 38,925.93 and 15,630.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,206.28, 38,925.93 and 15,630.22 is: 21,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,206.28 : 38,925.93 = 15,630.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,206.28/38,925.93 = 15,630.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,206.28x = 38,925.93 × 15,630.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,206.28x = 608,420,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,420,849.60/28,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,570.40

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