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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,210.22, 38,932.84 and 15,638.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,210.22, 38,932.84 and 15,638.06 is: 21,582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,210.22 : 38,932.84 = 15,638.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,210.22/38,932.84 = 15,638.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,210.22x = 38,932.84 × 15,638.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,210.22x = 608,834,087.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,834,087.89/28,210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,582.04

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