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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,248.02, 38,984.77 and 15,675.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,248.02, 38,984.77 and 15,675.22 is: 21,633.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,248.02 : 38,984.77 = 15,675.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,248.02/38,984.77 = 15,675.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,248.02x = 38,984.77 × 15,675.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,248.02x = 611,094,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,094,846.40/28,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,633.19

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