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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,910.98, 38,517.14 and 15,335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,910.98, 38,517.14 and 15,335.73 is: 21,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,910.98 : 38,517.14 = 15,335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,910.98/38,517.14 = 15,335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,910.98x = 38,517.14 × 15,335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,910.98x = 590,688,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,688,382.73/27,910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,163.30

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