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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,521.33, 39,358.74 and 15,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,521.33, 39,358.74 and 15,774.18 is: 21,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,521.33 : 39,358.74 = 15,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,521.33/39,358.74 = 15,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,521.33x = 39,358.74 × 15,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,521.33x = 620,851,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,851,849.33/28,521.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,767.98

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