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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,911.54, 38,517.60 and 15,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,911.54, 38,517.60 and 15,336.26 is: 21,163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,911.54 : 38,517.60 = 15,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,911.54/38,517.60 = 15,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,911.54x = 38,517.60 × 15,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,911.54x = 590,715,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,715,928.18/27,911.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,163.86

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