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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,925.94, 38,537.25 and 15,350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,925.94, 38,537.25 and 15,350.90 is: 21,183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,925.94 : 38,537.25 = 15,350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,925.94/38,537.25 = 15,350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,925.94x = 38,537.25 × 15,350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,925.94x = 591,581,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,581,471.03/27,925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,183.94

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