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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,912.50, 38,519.25 and 15,337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,912.50, 38,519.25 and 15,337.25 is: 21,165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,912.50 : 38,519.25 = 15,337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,912.50/38,519.25 = 15,337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,912.50x = 38,519.25 × 15,337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,912.50x = 590,779,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,779,367.06/27,912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,165.41

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