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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,022.24, 41,991.96 and 15,527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,022.24, 41,991.96 and 15,527.12 is: 23,267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,022.24 : 41,991.96 = 15,527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,022.24/41,991.96 = 15,527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,022.24x = 41,991.96 × 15,527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,022.24x = 652,014,201.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,014,201.96/28,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,267.74

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