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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,934.84, 38,549.58 and 15,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,934.84, 38,549.58 and 15,358.72 is: 21,194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,934.84 : 38,549.58 = 15,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,934.84/38,549.58 = 15,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,934.84x = 38,549.58 × 15,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,934.84x = 592,072,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,072,205.34/27,934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,194.76

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