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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,954.52, 38,578.04 and 15,380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,954.52, 38,578.04 and 15,380.08 is: 21,224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,954.52 : 38,578.04 = 15,380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,954.52/38,578.04 = 15,380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,954.52x = 38,578.04 × 15,380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,954.52x = 593,333,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,333,341.44/27,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,224.95

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