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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,096.68, 38,775.60 and 15,523.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,096.68, 38,775.60 and 15,523.68 is: 21,423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,096.68 : 38,775.60 = 15,523.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,096.68/38,775.60 = 15,523.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,096.68x = 38,775.60 × 15,523.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,096.68x = 601,940,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,940,006.21/28,096.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.88

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