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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,077.76, 38,747.96 and 15,502.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,077.76, 38,747.96 and 15,502.76 is: 21,394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,077.76 : 38,747.96 = 15,502.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,077.76/38,747.96 = 15,502.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,077.76x = 38,747.96 × 15,502.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,077.76x = 600,700,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,700,324.37/28,077.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,394.17

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