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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,223.58, 38,948.25 and 15,477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,223.58, 38,948.25 and 15,477.30 is: 21,358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,223.58 : 38,948.25 = 15,477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,223.58/38,948.25 = 15,477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,223.58x = 38,948.25 × 15,477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,223.58x = 602,813,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,813,594.66/28,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.51

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