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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,924.29, 38,535.65 and 15,349.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,924.29, 38,535.65 and 15,349.85 is: 21,182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,924.29 : 38,535.65 = 15,349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,924.29/38,535.65 = 15,349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,924.29x = 38,535.65 × 15,349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,924.29x = 591,516,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,516,447.15/27,924.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.86

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