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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,220.04, 38,943.06 and 15,644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,220.04, 38,943.06 and 15,644.52 is: 21,589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,220.04 : 38,943.06 = 15,644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,220.04/38,943.06 = 15,644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,220.04x = 38,943.06 × 15,644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,220.04x = 609,245,481.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,245,481.03/28,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,589.11

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