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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,207.21, 38,927.52 and 15,631.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,207.21, 38,927.52 and 15,631.69 is: 21,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,207.21 : 38,927.52 = 15,631.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,207.21/38,927.52 = 15,631.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,207.21x = 38,927.52 × 15,631.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,207.21x = 608,502,925.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,502,925.11/28,207.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,572.60

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