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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,067.94, 38,734.32 and 15,492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,067.94, 38,734.32 and 15,492.68 is: 21,380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,067.94 : 38,734.32 = 15,492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,067.94/38,734.32 = 15,492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,067.94x = 38,734.32 × 15,492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,067.94x = 600,098,424.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,098,424.78/28,067.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,380.21

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