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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,524.17, 39,363.62 and 15,776.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,524.17, 39,363.62 and 15,776.69 is: 21,771.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,524.17 : 39,363.62 = 15,776.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,524.17/39,363.62 = 15,776.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,524.17x = 39,363.62 × 15,776.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,524.17x = 621,027,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,027,354.32/28,524.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,771.97

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