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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,956.16, 38,579.82 and 15,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,956.16, 38,579.82 and 15,381 is: 21,225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,956.16 : 38,579.82 = 15,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,956.16/38,579.82 = 15,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,956.16x = 38,579.82 × 15,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,956.16x = 593,396,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,396,211.42/27,956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,225.96

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