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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,522.97, 39,358.28 and 15,774.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,522.97, 39,358.28 and 15,774.43 is: 21,766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,522.97 : 39,358.28 = 15,774.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,522.97/39,358.28 = 15,774.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,522.97x = 39,358.28 × 15,774.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,522.97x = 620,854,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,854,235.99/28,522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,766.81

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