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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,212.52, 38,934.62 and 15,637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,212.52, 38,934.62 and 15,637.28 is: 21,580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,212.52 : 38,934.62 = 15,637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,212.52/38,934.62 = 15,637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,212.52x = 38,934.62 × 15,637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,212.52x = 608,831,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,831,554.63/28,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.19

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