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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,067.36, 38,732.99 and 15,492.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,067.36, 38,732.99 and 15,492.11 is: 21,379.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,067.36 : 38,732.99 = 15,492.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,067.36/38,732.99 = 15,492.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,067.36x = 38,732.99 × 15,492.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,067.36x = 600,055,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,055,470.58/28,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,379.12

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