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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,962, 38,587.83 and 15,387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,962, 38,587.83 and 15,387.02 is: 21,234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,962 : 38,587.83 = 15,387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,962/38,587.83 = 15,387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,962x = 38,587.83 × 15,387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,962x = 593,751,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,751,711.97/27,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,234.24

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