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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,925.16, 38,537.88 and 15,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,925.16, 38,537.88 and 15,350 is: 21,183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,925.16 : 38,537.88 = 15,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,925.16/38,537.88 = 15,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,925.16x = 38,537.88 × 15,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,925.16x = 591,556,458
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,556,458/27,925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,183.64

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