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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,353.61, 39,128.03 and 15,778.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,353.61, 39,128.03 and 15,778.09 is: 21,773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,353.61 : 39,128.03 = 15,778.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,353.61/39,128.03 = 15,778.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,353.61x = 39,128.03 × 15,778.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,353.61x = 617,365,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,365,578.86/28,353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,773.79

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