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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.15, 38,594.10 and 15,220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.15, 38,594.10 and 15,220.16 is: 21,004.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.15 : 38,594.10 = 15,220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.15/38,594.10 = 15,220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.15x = 38,594.10 × 15,220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.15x = 587,408,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,408,184.09/27,966.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.26

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