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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,916.68, 38,524.73 and 15,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,916.68, 38,524.73 and 15,341.16 is: 21,170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,916.68 : 38,524.73 = 15,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,916.68/38,524.73 = 15,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,916.68x = 38,524.73 × 15,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,916.68x = 591,014,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,014,046.89/27,916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,170.64

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