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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,913.12, 38,518.64 and 15,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,913.12, 38,518.64 and 15,335.44 is: 21,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,913.12 : 38,518.64 = 15,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,913.12/38,518.64 = 15,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,913.12x = 38,518.64 × 15,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,913.12x = 590,700,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,700,292.60/27,913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.10

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