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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,068.68, 38,734.80 and 15,493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,068.68, 38,734.80 and 15,493.52 is: 21,381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,068.68 : 38,734.80 = 15,493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,068.68/38,734.80 = 15,493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,068.68x = 38,734.80 × 15,493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,068.68x = 600,138,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,138,398.50/28,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.07

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