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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,352.34, 39,126.24 and 15,777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,352.34, 39,126.24 and 15,777 is: 21,772.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,352.34 : 39,126.24 = 15,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,352.34/39,126.24 = 15,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,352.34x = 39,126.24 × 15,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,352.34x = 617,294,688.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,294,688.48/28,352.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,772.27

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