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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,069.44, 38,735.68 and 15,494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,069.44, 38,735.68 and 15,494.16 is: 21,381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,069.44 : 38,735.68 = 15,494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,069.44/38,735.68 = 15,494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,069.44x = 38,735.68 × 15,494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,069.44x = 600,176,823.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,176,823.63/28,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.86

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