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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,627.52, 39,502.70 and 15,877.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,627.52, 39,502.70 and 15,877.47 is: 21,909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,627.52 : 39,502.70 = 15,877.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,627.52/39,502.70 = 15,877.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,627.52x = 39,502.70 × 15,877.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,627.52x = 627,203,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,203,151.77/28,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,909.10

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