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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,941.66, 38,558.72 and 15,366.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,941.66, 38,558.72 and 15,366.41 is: 21,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,941.66 : 38,558.72 = 15,366.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,941.66/38,558.72 = 15,366.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,941.66x = 38,558.72 × 15,366.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,941.66x = 592,508,830.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,508,830.97/27,941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,205.22

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