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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,022.16, 38,670.88 and 15,447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,022.16, 38,670.88 and 15,447.36 is: 21,317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,022.16 : 38,670.88 = 15,447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,022.16/38,670.88 = 15,447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,022.16x = 38,670.88 × 15,447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,022.16x = 597,363,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,363,004.88/28,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.52

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