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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,222.48, 38,947.62 and 15,475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,222.48, 38,947.62 and 15,475.96 is: 21,357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,222.48 : 38,947.62 = 15,475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,222.48/38,947.62 = 15,475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,222.48x = 38,947.62 × 15,475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,222.48x = 602,751,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,751,809.22/28,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.15

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