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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,032.16, 38,683.68 and 15,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,032.16, 38,683.68 and 15,284.80 is: 21,092.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,032.16 : 38,683.68 = 15,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,032.16/38,683.68 = 15,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,032.16x = 38,683.68 × 15,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,032.16x = 591,272,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,272,312.06/28,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,092.64

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