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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,913.98, 38,521.28 and 15,338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,913.98, 38,521.28 and 15,338.73 is: 21,167.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,913.98 : 38,521.28 = 15,338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,913.98/38,521.28 = 15,338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,913.98x = 38,521.28 × 15,338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,913.98x = 590,867,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,867,436.48/27,913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.44

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