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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,355.91, 39,131.40 and 15,780.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,355.91, 39,131.40 and 15,780.66 is: 21,777.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,355.91 : 39,131.40 = 15,780.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,355.91/39,131.40 = 15,780.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,355.91x = 39,131.40 × 15,780.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,355.91x = 617,519,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,519,318.72/28,355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,777.45

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