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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,930.24, 38,544.96 and 15,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,930.24, 38,544.96 and 15,355.44 is: 21,191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,930.24 : 38,544.96 = 15,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,930.24/38,544.96 = 15,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,930.24x = 38,544.96 × 15,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,930.24x = 591,874,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,874,820.58/27,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,191.18

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