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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,916.28, 38,524.72 and 15,169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,916.28, 38,524.72 and 15,169.47 is: 20,934.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,916.28 : 38,524.72 = 15,169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,916.28/38,524.72 = 15,169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,916.28x = 38,524.72 × 15,169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,916.28x = 584,399,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,399,584.30/27,916.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,934.01

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