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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,914, 38,521.34 and 15,338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,914, 38,521.34 and 15,338.84 is: 21,167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,914 : 38,521.34 = 15,338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,914/38,521.34 = 15,338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,914x = 38,521.34 × 15,338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,914x = 590,872,670.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,872,670.85/27,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.61

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