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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,964.32, 38,590.83 and 15,217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,964.32, 38,590.83 and 15,217.50 is: 21,000.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,964.32 : 38,590.83 = 15,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,964.32/38,590.83 = 15,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,964.32x = 38,590.83 × 15,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,964.32x = 587,255,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,255,955.53/27,964.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,000.19

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