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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,349.89, 39,122.85 and 15,774.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,349.89, 39,122.85 and 15,774.64 is: 21,769.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,349.89 : 39,122.85 = 15,774.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,349.89/39,122.85 = 15,774.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,349.89x = 39,122.85 × 15,774.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,349.89x = 617,148,874.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,148,874.52/28,349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,769.00

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