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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,523.22, 39,361.59 and 15,775.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,523.22, 39,361.59 and 15,775.98 is: 21,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,523.22 : 39,361.59 = 15,775.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,523.22/39,361.59 = 15,775.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,523.22x = 39,361.59 × 15,775.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,523.22x = 620,967,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,967,656.61/28,523.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,770.60

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