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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,946.18, 38,565.39 and 15,370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,946.18, 38,565.39 and 15,370.66 is: 21,211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,946.18 : 38,565.39 = 15,370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,946.18/38,565.39 = 15,370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,946.18x = 38,565.39 × 15,370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,946.18x = 592,775,497.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,775,497.46/27,946.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.32

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