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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,209.72, 38,932.14 and 15,637.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,209.72, 38,932.14 and 15,637.56 is: 21,581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,209.72 : 38,932.14 = 15,637.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,209.72/38,932.14 = 15,637.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,209.72x = 38,932.14 × 15,637.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,209.72x = 608,803,675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,803,675.18/28,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,581.34

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