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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,964.36, 38,590.89 and 15,389.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,964.36, 38,590.89 and 15,389.11 is: 21,237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,964.36 : 38,590.89 = 15,389.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,964.36/38,590.89 = 15,389.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,964.36x = 38,590.89 × 15,389.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,964.36x = 593,879,557.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,879,557.16/27,964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,237.01

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