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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,133.31, 38,822.45 and 15,557.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,133.31, 38,822.45 and 15,557.25 is: 21,468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,133.31 : 38,822.45 = 15,557.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,133.31/38,822.45 = 15,557.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,133.31x = 38,822.45 × 15,557.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,133.31x = 603,970,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,970,482.48/28,133.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,468.16

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