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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,068.04, 38,733.27 and 15,321.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,068.04, 38,733.27 and 15,321.46 is: 21,143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,068.04 : 38,733.27 = 15,321.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,068.04/38,733.27 = 15,321.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,068.04x = 38,733.27 × 15,321.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,068.04x = 593,450,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,450,246.97/28,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,143.27

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