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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,222.73, 38,949.12 and 15,647.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,222.73, 38,949.12 and 15,647.48 is: 21,594.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,222.73 : 38,949.12 = 15,647.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,222.73/38,949.12 = 15,647.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,222.73x = 38,949.12 × 15,647.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,222.73x = 609,455,576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,455,576.22/28,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,594.49

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