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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,225.12, 38,952.96 and 15,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,225.12, 38,952.96 and 15,649.60 is: 21,597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,225.12 : 38,952.96 = 15,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,225.12/38,952.96 = 15,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,225.12x = 38,952.96 × 15,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,225.12x = 609,598,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,598,242.82/28,225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,597.72

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