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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,931.50, 38,545.74 and 15,356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,931.50, 38,545.74 and 15,356.52 is: 21,192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,931.50 : 38,545.74 = 15,356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,931.50/38,545.74 = 15,356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,931.50x = 38,545.74 × 15,356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,931.50x = 591,928,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,928,427.22/27,931.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.15

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