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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,101.76, 38,777.52 and 15,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,101.76, 38,777.52 and 15,524.80 is: 21,422.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,101.76 : 38,777.52 = 15,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,101.76/38,777.52 = 15,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,101.76x = 38,777.52 × 15,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,101.76x = 602,013,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,013,242.50/28,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,422.62

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