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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,524.07, 39,363.33 and 15,948.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,524.07, 39,363.33 and 15,948.82 is: 22,009.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,524.07 : 39,363.33 = 15,948.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,524.07/39,363.33 = 15,948.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,524.07x = 39,363.33 × 15,948.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,524.07x = 627,798,664.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,798,664.77/28,524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.44

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