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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,225.22, 38,949.18 and 15,475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,225.22, 38,949.18 and 15,475.94 is: 21,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,225.22 : 38,949.18 = 15,475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,225.22/38,949.18 = 15,475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,225.22x = 38,949.18 × 15,475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,225.22x = 602,775,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,775,172.73/28,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,355.91

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