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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,953.19, 38,575.47 and 15,377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,953.19, 38,575.47 and 15,377.94 is: 21,221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,953.19 : 38,575.47 = 15,377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,953.19/38,575.47 = 15,377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,953.19x = 38,575.47 × 15,377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,953.19x = 593,211,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,211,263.13/27,953.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,221.59

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