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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,210.17, 38,928.27 and 15,635.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,210.17, 38,928.27 and 15,635.01 is: 21,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,210.17 : 38,928.27 = 15,635.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,210.17/38,928.27 = 15,635.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,210.17x = 38,928.27 × 15,635.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,210.17x = 608,643,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,643,890.73/28,210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,575.34

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