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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,964.85, 38,590.99 and 15,217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,964.85, 38,590.99 and 15,217.58 is: 20,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,964.85 : 38,590.99 = 15,217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,964.85/38,590.99 = 15,217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,964.85x = 38,590.99 × 15,217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,964.85x = 587,261,536.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,261,536.04/27,964.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,999.99

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