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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,914.94, 38,521.71 and 15,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,914.94, 38,521.71 and 15,338.88 is: 21,167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,914.94 : 38,521.71 = 15,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,914.94/38,521.71 = 15,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,914.94x = 38,521.71 × 15,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,914.94x = 590,879,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,879,887.08/27,914.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.16

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