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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,951.34, 38,572.95 and 15,204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,951.34, 38,572.95 and 15,204.52 is: 20,982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,951.34 : 38,572.95 = 15,204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,951.34/38,572.95 = 15,204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,951.34x = 38,572.95 × 15,204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,951.34x = 586,483,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,483,189.73/27,951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,982.29

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