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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,069.80, 38,734.57 and 15,494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,069.80, 38,734.57 and 15,494.55 is: 21,381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,069.80 : 38,734.57 = 15,494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,069.80/38,734.57 = 15,494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,069.80x = 38,734.57 × 15,494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,069.80x = 600,174,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,174,731.59/28,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.51

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