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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,221.72, 38,944.35 and 15,472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,221.72, 38,944.35 and 15,472.44 is: 21,351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,221.72 : 38,944.35 = 15,472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,221.72/38,944.35 = 15,472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,221.72x = 38,944.35 × 15,472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,221.72x = 602,564,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,564,118.71/28,221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,351.08

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