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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,222.53, 38,947.43 and 15,475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,222.53, 38,947.43 and 15,475.66 is: 21,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,222.53 : 38,947.43 = 15,475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,222.53/38,947.43 = 15,475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,222.53x = 38,947.43 × 15,475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,222.53x = 602,737,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,737,125.87/28,222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.60

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