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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,217.77, 38,940.25 and 15,471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,217.77, 38,940.25 and 15,471.66 is: 21,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,217.77 : 38,940.25 = 15,471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,217.77/38,940.25 = 15,471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,217.77x = 38,940.25 × 15,471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,217.77x = 602,470,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,470,308.32/28,217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.74

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