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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,912.65, 38,519.03 and 15,337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,912.65, 38,519.03 and 15,337.13 is: 21,165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,912.65 : 38,519.03 = 15,337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,912.65/38,519.03 = 15,337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,912.65x = 38,519.03 × 15,337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,912.65x = 590,771,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,771,293.90/27,912.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,165.00

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