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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,847.76, 39,809.92 and 15,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,847.76, 39,809.92 and 15,599.76 is: 21,527.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,847.76 : 39,809.92 = 15,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,847.76/39,809.92 = 15,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,847.76x = 39,809.92 × 15,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,847.76x = 621,025,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,025,197.62/28,847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,527.67

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