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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,924.19, 38,535.35 and 15,177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,924.19, 38,535.35 and 15,177.35 is: 20,944.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,924.19 : 38,535.35 = 15,177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,924.19/38,535.35 = 15,177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,924.19x = 38,535.35 × 15,177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,924.19x = 584,864,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,864,406.39/27,924.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,944.72

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