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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,099.02, 38,777.43 and 15,524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,099.02, 38,777.43 and 15,524.58 is: 21,424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,099.02 : 38,777.43 = 15,524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,099.02/38,777.43 = 15,524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,099.02x = 38,777.43 × 15,524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,099.02x = 602,003,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,003,314.23/28,099.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,424.35

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