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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,069.19, 38,735.52 and 15,493.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,069.19, 38,735.52 and 15,493.94 is: 21,381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,069.19 : 38,735.52 = 15,493.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,069.19/38,735.52 = 15,493.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,069.19x = 38,735.52 × 15,493.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,069.19x = 600,165,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,165,745.28/28,069.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.66

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