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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,960, 38,584.92 and 15,384.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,960, 38,584.92 and 15,384.96 is: 21,231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,960 : 38,584.92 = 15,384.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,960/38,584.92 = 15,384.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,960x = 38,584.92 × 15,384.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,960x = 593,627,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,627,450.80/27,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.31

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