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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,946.84, 38,565.86 and 15,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,946.84, 38,565.86 and 15,371.60 is: 21,212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,946.84 : 38,565.86 = 15,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,946.84/38,565.86 = 15,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,946.84x = 38,565.86 × 15,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,946.84x = 592,818,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,818,973.58/27,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,212.38

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