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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,944.52, 38,564.24 and 15,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,944.52, 38,564.24 and 15,370.08 is: 21,211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,944.52 : 38,564.24 = 15,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,944.52/38,564.24 = 15,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,944.52x = 38,564.24 × 15,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,944.52x = 592,735,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,735,453.94/27,944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.15

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