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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,099.46, 38,777.16 and 15,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,099.46, 38,777.16 and 15,524.18 is: 21,423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,099.46 : 38,777.16 = 15,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,099.46/38,777.16 = 15,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,099.46x = 38,777.16 × 15,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,099.46x = 601,983,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,983,611.73/28,099.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.32

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