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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.55, 38,108.31 and 15,515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.55, 38,108.31 and 15,515.28 is: 21,411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.55 : 38,108.31 = 15,515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.55/38,108.31 = 15,515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.55x = 38,108.31 × 15,515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.55x = 591,261,099.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,261,099.98/27,614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,411.22

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