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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,932.16, 38,546.64 and 15,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,932.16, 38,546.64 and 15,357 is: 21,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,932.16 : 38,546.64 = 15,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,932.16/38,546.64 = 15,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,932.16x = 38,546.64 × 15,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,932.16x = 591,960,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,960,750.48/27,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.80

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