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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,098.18, 38,777.96 and 15,525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,098.18, 38,777.96 and 15,525.36 is: 21,426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,098.18 : 38,777.96 = 15,525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,098.18/38,777.96 = 15,525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,098.18x = 38,777.96 × 15,525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,098.18x = 602,041,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,041,789.07/28,098.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,426.36

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