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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,220.97, 38,947.67 and 15,648.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,220.97, 38,947.67 and 15,648.81 is: 21,596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,220.97 : 38,947.67 = 15,648.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,220.97/38,947.67 = 15,648.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,220.97x = 38,947.67 × 15,648.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,220.97x = 609,484,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,484,609.53/28,220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,596.87

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