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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,224.54, 38,951.63 and 15,649.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,224.54, 38,951.63 and 15,649.29 is: 21,597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,224.54 : 38,951.63 = 15,649.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,224.54/38,951.63 = 15,649.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,224.54x = 38,951.63 × 15,649.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,224.54x = 609,565,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,565,275.60/28,224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,597.00

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