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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,066.68, 38,734.38 and 15,494.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,066.68, 38,734.38 and 15,494.04 is: 21,383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,066.68 : 38,734.38 = 15,494.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,066.68/38,734.38 = 15,494.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,066.68x = 38,734.38 × 15,494.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,066.68x = 600,152,033.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,152,033.10/28,066.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,383.08

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