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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,032.57, 38,690.19 and 15,933.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,032.57, 38,690.19 and 15,933.06 is: 21,990.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,032.57 : 38,690.19 = 15,933.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,032.57/38,690.19 = 15,933.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,032.57x = 38,690.19 × 15,933.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,032.57x = 616,453,118.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,453,118.68/28,032.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.60

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