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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,022.05, 38,670.17 and 15,275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,022.05, 38,670.17 and 15,275.23 is: 21,079.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,022.05 : 38,670.17 = 15,275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,022.05/38,670.17 = 15,275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,022.05x = 38,670.17 × 15,275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,022.05x = 590,695,740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,695,740.89/28,022.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.68

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