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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,962.76, 38,588.60 and 15,387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,962.76, 38,588.60 and 15,387.50 is: 21,234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,962.76 : 38,588.60 = 15,387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,962.76/38,588.60 = 15,387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,962.76x = 38,588.60 × 15,387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,962.76x = 593,782,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,782,082.50/27,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,234.75

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