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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,951.08, 38,573.24 and 15,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,951.08, 38,573.24 and 15,376.16 is: 21,219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,951.08 : 38,573.24 = 15,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,951.08/38,573.24 = 15,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,951.08x = 38,573.24 × 15,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,951.08x = 593,108,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,108,309.96/27,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,219.51

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