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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,952.65, 38,574.36 and 15,206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,952.65, 38,574.36 and 15,206.22 is: 20,984.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,952.65 : 38,574.36 = 15,206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,952.65/38,574.36 = 15,206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,952.65x = 38,574.36 × 15,206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,952.65x = 586,570,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,570,204.52/27,952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,984.42

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