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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,924.21, 38,537.33 and 15,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,924.21, 38,537.33 and 15,348.96 is: 21,182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,924.21 : 38,537.33 = 15,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,924.21/38,537.33 = 15,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,924.21x = 38,537.33 × 15,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,924.21x = 591,507,859.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,507,859.93/27,924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.62

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