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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,227.62, 38,955.85 and 15,652.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,227.62, 38,955.85 and 15,652.37 is: 21,601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,227.62 : 38,955.85 = 15,652.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,227.62/38,955.85 = 15,652.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,227.62x = 38,955.85 × 15,652.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,227.62x = 609,751,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,751,436.12/28,227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.23

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