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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,528.76, 39,366.63 and 15,779.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,528.76, 39,366.63 and 15,779.91 is: 21,774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,528.76 : 39,366.63 = 15,779.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,528.76/39,366.63 = 15,779.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,528.76x = 39,366.63 × 15,779.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,528.76x = 621,201,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,201,878.40/28,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,774.59

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