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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,927, 38,539.53 and 15,352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,927, 38,539.53 and 15,352.02 is: 21,185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,927 : 38,539.53 = 15,352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,927/38,539.53 = 15,352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,927x = 38,539.53 × 15,352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,927x = 591,659,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,659,635.35/27,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,185.94

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