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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,944.76, 38,563.62 and 15,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,944.76, 38,563.62 and 15,369.24 is: 21,209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,944.76 : 38,563.62 = 15,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,944.76/38,563.62 = 15,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,944.76x = 38,563.62 × 15,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,944.76x = 592,693,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,693,531.05/27,944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,209.47

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