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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,093.54, 38,768.04 and 15,518.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,093.54, 38,768.04 and 15,518.02 is: 21,414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,093.54 : 38,768.04 = 15,518.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,093.54/38,768.04 = 15,518.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,093.54x = 38,768.04 × 15,518.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,093.54x = 601,603,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,603,220.08/28,093.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,414.29

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