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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,066.22, 38,728.62 and 15,490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,066.22, 38,728.62 and 15,490.16 is: 21,374.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,066.22 : 38,728.62 = 15,490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,066.22/38,728.62 = 15,490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,066.22x = 38,728.62 × 15,490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,066.22x = 599,912,326.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,912,326.74/28,066.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.89

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