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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,947.91, 38,567.32 and 15,372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,947.91, 38,567.32 and 15,372.66 is: 21,213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,947.91 : 38,567.32 = 15,372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,947.91/38,567.32 = 15,372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,947.91x = 38,567.32 × 15,372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,947.91x = 592,882,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,882,297.47/27,947.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,213.83

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