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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,925.62, 38,536.38 and 15,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,925.62, 38,536.38 and 15,350.28 is: 21,182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,925.62 : 38,536.38 = 15,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,925.62/38,536.38 = 15,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,925.62x = 38,536.38 × 15,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,925.62x = 591,544,223.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,544,223.19/27,925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.85

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