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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,230.98, 38,958.88 and 15,655.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,230.98, 38,958.88 and 15,655.72 is: 21,604.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,230.98 : 38,958.88 = 15,655.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,230.98/38,958.88 = 15,655.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,230.98x = 38,958.88 × 15,655.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,230.98x = 609,929,316.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,929,316.79/28,230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.96

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