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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,925.65, 38,536.97 and 15,350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,925.65, 38,536.97 and 15,350.13 is: 21,182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,925.65 : 38,536.97 = 15,350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,925.65/38,536.97 = 15,350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,925.65x = 38,536.97 × 15,350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,925.65x = 591,547,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,547,422.56/27,925.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.94

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