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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,209.28, 38,930.08 and 15,633.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,209.28, 38,930.08 and 15,633.22 is: 21,574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,209.28 : 38,930.08 = 15,633.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,209.28/38,930.08 = 15,633.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,209.28x = 38,930.08 × 15,633.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,209.28x = 608,602,505.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,602,505.26/28,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,574.55

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