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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,957.44, 38,580.72 and 15,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,957.44, 38,580.72 and 15,382.40 is: 21,227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,957.44 : 38,580.72 = 15,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,957.44/38,580.72 = 15,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,957.44x = 38,580.72 × 15,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,957.44x = 593,464,067.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,464,067.33/27,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,227.41

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