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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,223.18, 38,947.76 and 15,647.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,223.18, 38,947.76 and 15,647.93 is: 21,594.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,223.18 : 38,947.76 = 15,647.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,223.18/38,947.76 = 15,647.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,223.18x = 38,947.76 × 15,647.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,223.18x = 609,451,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,451,549.16/28,223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,594.01

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