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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,092.74, 38,768.18 and 15,517.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,092.74, 38,768.18 and 15,517.49 is: 21,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,092.74 : 38,768.18 = 15,517.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,092.74/38,768.18 = 15,517.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,092.74x = 38,768.18 × 15,517.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,092.74x = 601,584,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,584,845.47/28,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,414.25

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