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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,954.59, 38,577.34 and 15,379.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,954.59, 38,577.34 and 15,379.34 is: 21,223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,954.59 : 38,577.34 = 15,379.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,954.59/38,577.34 = 15,379.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,954.59x = 38,577.34 × 15,379.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,954.59x = 593,294,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,294,028.16/27,954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,223.49

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