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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,206.90, 38,926.31 and 15,631.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,206.90, 38,926.31 and 15,631.65 is: 21,572.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,206.90 : 38,926.31 = 15,631.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,206.90/38,926.31 = 15,631.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,206.90x = 38,926.31 × 15,631.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,206.90x = 608,482,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,482,375.55/28,206.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,572.11

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