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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,099.56, 38,777.22 and 15,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,099.56, 38,777.22 and 15,524.28 is: 21,423.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,099.56 : 38,777.22 = 15,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,099.56/38,777.22 = 15,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,099.56x = 38,777.22 × 15,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,099.56x = 601,988,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,988,420.90/28,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.41

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