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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.10, 38,767.05 and 15,518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.10, 38,767.05 and 15,518.04 is: 21,413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.10 : 38,767.05 = 15,518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.10/38,767.05 = 15,518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.10x = 38,767.05 × 15,518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.10x = 601,588,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,588,632.58/28,094.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,413.34

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