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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,211.04, 38,930.64 and 15,635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,211.04, 38,930.64 and 15,635.52 is: 21,576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,211.04 : 38,930.64 = 15,635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,211.04/38,930.64 = 15,635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,211.04x = 38,930.64 × 15,635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,211.04x = 608,700,800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,700,800.33/28,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,576.69

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