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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,924.44, 38,534.82 and 15,348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,924.44, 38,534.82 and 15,348.38 is: 21,180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,924.44 : 38,534.82 = 15,348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,924.44/38,534.82 = 15,348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,924.44x = 38,534.82 × 15,348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,924.44x = 591,447,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,447,060.59/27,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,180.27

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