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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,068.96, 38,735.64 and 15,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,068.96, 38,735.64 and 15,322.80 is: 21,145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,068.96 : 38,735.64 = 15,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,068.96/38,735.64 = 15,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,068.96x = 38,735.64 × 15,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,068.96x = 593,538,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,538,464.59/28,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.72

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