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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,946.80, 38,566.59 and 15,371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,946.80, 38,566.59 and 15,371.55 is: 21,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,946.80 : 38,566.59 = 15,371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,946.80/38,566.59 = 15,371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,946.80x = 38,566.59 × 15,371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,946.80x = 592,828,266.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,828,266.51/27,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,212.74

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