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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,220.50, 38,944.56 and 15,645.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,220.50, 38,944.56 and 15,645.52 is: 21,590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,220.50 : 38,944.56 = 15,645.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,220.50/38,944.56 = 15,645.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,220.50x = 38,944.56 × 15,645.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,220.50x = 609,307,892.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,307,892.37/28,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,590.97

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