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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,218.28, 38,944.02 and 15,645.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,218.28, 38,944.02 and 15,645.46 is: 21,592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,218.28 : 38,944.02 = 15,645.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,218.28/38,944.02 = 15,645.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,218.28x = 38,944.02 × 15,645.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,218.28x = 609,297,107.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,297,107.15/28,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.28

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