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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,946, 38,565.84 and 15,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,946, 38,565.84 and 15,371.20 is: 21,212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,946 : 38,565.84 = 15,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,946/38,565.84 = 15,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,946x = 38,565.84 × 15,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,946x = 592,803,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,803,239.81/27,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,212.45

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