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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,222.72, 38,945.73 and 15,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,222.72, 38,945.73 and 15,473.44 is: 21,352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,222.72 : 38,945.73 = 15,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,222.72/38,945.73 = 15,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,222.72x = 38,945.73 × 15,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,222.72x = 602,624,416.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,624,416.41/28,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,352.46

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