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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.40, 38,867.40 and 19,683.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.40, 38,867.40 and 19,683.36 is: 27,135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.40 : 38,867.40 = 19,683.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.40/38,867.40 = 19,683.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.40x = 38,867.40 × 19,683.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.40x = 765,041,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,041,026.46/28,193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,135.47

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