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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,208.67, 38,926.22 and 15,633.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,208.67, 38,926.22 and 15,633.51 is: 21,573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,208.67 : 38,926.22 = 15,633.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,208.67/38,926.22 = 15,633.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,208.67x = 38,926.22 × 15,633.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,208.67x = 608,553,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,553,371.46/28,208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,573.27

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