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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,350.41, 39,123.81 and 15,775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,350.41, 39,123.81 and 15,775.16 is: 21,769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,350.41 : 39,123.81 = 15,775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,350.41/39,123.81 = 15,775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,350.41x = 39,123.81 × 15,775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,350.41x = 617,184,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,184,166.94/28,350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,769.85

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