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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,934.03, 38,549.62 and 15,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,934.03, 38,549.62 and 15,187.94 is: 20,959.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,934.03 : 38,549.62 = 15,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,934.03/38,549.62 = 15,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,934.03x = 38,549.62 × 15,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,934.03x = 585,489,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,489,315.58/27,934.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,959.72

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