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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,068, 38,732 and 15,492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,068, 38,732 and 15,492.64 is: 21,378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,068 : 38,732 = 15,492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,068/38,732 = 15,492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,068x = 38,732 × 15,492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,068x = 600,060,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,060,932.48/28,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,378.83

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