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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,913.08, 38,520.72 and 15,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,913.08, 38,520.72 and 15,338.16 is: 21,167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,913.08 : 38,520.72 = 15,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,913.08/38,520.72 = 15,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,913.08x = 38,520.72 × 15,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,913.08x = 590,836,966.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,836,966.68/27,913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.03

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