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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,951.36, 38,573.47 and 15,376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,951.36, 38,573.47 and 15,376.11 is: 21,219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,951.36 : 38,573.47 = 15,376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,951.36/38,573.47 = 15,376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,951.36x = 38,573.47 × 15,376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,951.36x = 593,109,917.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,109,917.80/27,951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,219.36

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