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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,101.06, 38,777.94 and 15,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,101.06, 38,777.94 and 15,525 is: 21,423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,101.06 : 38,777.94 = 15,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,101.06/38,777.94 = 15,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,101.06x = 38,777.94 × 15,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,101.06x = 602,027,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,027,518.50/28,101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.66

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