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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,099.71, 38,777.63 and 15,524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,099.71, 38,777.63 and 15,524.46 is: 21,423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,099.71 : 38,777.63 = 15,524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,099.71/38,777.63 = 15,524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,099.71x = 38,777.63 × 15,524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,099.71x = 602,001,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,001,688.21/28,099.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.77

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