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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,069.12, 38,733.76 and 15,493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,069.12, 38,733.76 and 15,493.12 is: 21,379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,069.12 : 38,733.76 = 15,493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,069.12/38,733.76 = 15,493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,069.12x = 38,733.76 × 15,493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,069.12x = 600,106,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,106,791.73/28,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,379.61

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