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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,960.96, 38,586.40 and 15,385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,960.96, 38,586.40 and 15,385.92 is: 21,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,960.96 : 38,586.40 = 15,385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,960.96/38,586.40 = 15,385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,960.96x = 38,586.40 × 15,385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,960.96x = 593,687,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,687,263.49/27,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,232.72

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