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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,948.51, 38,567.34 and 15,373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,948.51, 38,567.34 and 15,373.26 is: 21,214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,948.51 : 38,567.34 = 15,373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,948.51/38,567.34 = 15,373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,948.51x = 38,567.34 × 15,373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,948.51x = 592,905,745.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,905,745.33/27,948.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.22

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