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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,916.08, 38,524.92 and 15,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,916.08, 38,524.92 and 15,341.16 is: 21,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,916.08 : 38,524.92 = 15,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,916.08/38,524.92 = 15,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,916.08x = 38,524.92 × 15,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,916.08x = 591,016,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,016,961.71/27,916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.20

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