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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,355.02, 39,124.29 and 15,777.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,355.02, 39,124.29 and 15,777.34 is: 21,769.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,355.02 : 39,124.29 = 15,777.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,355.02/39,124.29 = 15,777.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,355.02x = 39,124.29 × 15,777.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,355.02x = 617,277,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,277,225.59/28,355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,769.59

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