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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,938.58, 38,556.09 and 15,363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,938.58, 38,556.09 and 15,363.78 is: 21,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,938.58 : 38,556.09 = 15,363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,938.58/38,556.09 = 15,363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,938.58x = 38,556.09 × 15,363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,938.58x = 592,367,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,367,284.42/27,938.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,202.48

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