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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,962.63, 38,588.36 and 15,387.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,962.63, 38,588.36 and 15,387.38 is: 21,234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,962.63 : 38,588.36 = 15,387.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,962.63/38,588.36 = 15,387.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,962.63x = 38,588.36 × 15,387.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,962.63x = 593,773,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,773,758.90/27,962.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,234.55

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