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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,522.50, 39,361.13 and 15,947.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,522.50, 39,361.13 and 15,947.25 is: 22,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,522.50 : 39,361.13 = 15,947.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,522.50/39,361.13 = 15,947.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,522.50x = 39,361.13 × 15,947.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,522.50x = 627,701,780.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,701,780.39/28,522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.25

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