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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,524.33, 39,362.88 and 15,777.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,524.33, 39,362.88 and 15,777.18 is: 21,772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,524.33 : 39,362.88 = 15,777.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,524.33/39,362.88 = 15,777.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,524.33x = 39,362.88 × 15,777.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,524.33x = 621,035,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,035,243.08/28,524.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,772.12

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