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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,067.68, 38,733.42 and 15,492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,067.68, 38,733.42 and 15,492.52 is: 21,379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,067.68 : 38,733.42 = 15,492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,067.68/38,733.42 = 15,492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,067.68x = 38,733.42 × 15,492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,067.68x = 600,078,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,078,284.02/28,067.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,379.69

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