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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,356.02, 39,130.92 and 15,780.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,356.02, 39,130.92 and 15,780.77 is: 21,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,356.02 : 39,130.92 = 15,780.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,356.02/39,130.92 = 15,780.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,356.02x = 39,130.92 × 15,780.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,356.02x = 617,515,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,515,852.75/28,356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,777.24

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