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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,962.83, 38,588.69 and 15,387.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,962.83, 38,588.69 and 15,387.58 is: 21,234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,962.83 : 38,588.69 = 15,387.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,962.83/38,588.69 = 15,387.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,962.83x = 38,588.69 × 15,387.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,962.83x = 593,786,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,786,641.18/27,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,234.85

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