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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,071.68, 38,737.92 and 15,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,071.68, 38,737.92 and 15,496.40 is: 21,384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,071.68 : 38,737.92 = 15,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,071.68/38,737.92 = 15,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,071.68x = 38,737.92 × 15,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,071.68x = 600,298,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,298,303.49/28,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.48

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