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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,220.64, 38,944.91 and 15,474.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,220.64, 38,944.91 and 15,474.99 is: 21,355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,220.64 : 38,944.91 = 15,474.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,220.64/38,944.91 = 15,474.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,220.64x = 38,944.91 × 15,474.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,220.64x = 602,672,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,672,015.43/28,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,355.72

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