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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,959.16, 38,585.52 and 15,384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,959.16, 38,585.52 and 15,384.72 is: 21,231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,959.16 : 38,585.52 = 15,384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,959.16/38,585.52 = 15,384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,959.16x = 38,585.52 × 15,384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,959.16x = 593,627,421.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,627,421.25/27,959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.95

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