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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,957.60, 38,580.78 and 15,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,957.60, 38,580.78 and 15,210.24 is: 20,989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,957.60 : 38,580.78 = 15,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,957.60/38,580.78 = 15,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,957.60x = 38,580.78 × 15,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,957.60x = 586,822,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,822,923.19/27,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,989.75

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