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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,952.59, 38,574.58 and 15,377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,952.59, 38,574.58 and 15,377.34 is: 21,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,952.59 : 38,574.58 = 15,377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,952.59/38,574.58 = 15,377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,952.59x = 38,574.58 × 15,377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,952.59x = 593,174,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,174,567.06/27,952.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,220.73

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