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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,925.44, 38,536.56 and 15,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,925.44, 38,536.56 and 15,350.40 is: 21,183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,925.44 : 38,536.56 = 15,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,925.44/38,536.56 = 15,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,925.44x = 38,536.56 × 15,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,925.44x = 591,551,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,551,610.62/27,925.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,183.25

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