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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,225.28, 38,949.96 and 15,650.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,225.28, 38,949.96 and 15,650.96 is: 21,597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,225.28 : 38,949.96 = 15,650.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,225.28/38,949.96 = 15,650.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,225.28x = 38,949.96 × 15,650.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,225.28x = 609,604,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,604,265.96/28,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,597.81

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