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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,220.89, 38,945.25 and 15,475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,220.89, 38,945.25 and 15,475.24 is: 21,356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,220.89 : 38,945.25 = 15,475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,220.89/38,945.25 = 15,475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,220.89x = 38,945.25 × 15,475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,220.89x = 602,687,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,687,090.61/28,220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.06

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