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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,934.67, 38,550.53 and 15,359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,934.67, 38,550.53 and 15,359.42 is: 21,196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,934.67 : 38,550.53 = 15,359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,934.67/38,550.53 = 15,359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,934.67x = 38,550.53 × 15,359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,934.67x = 592,113,781.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,113,781.49/27,934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,196.38

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