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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.54, 38,594.55 and 15,220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.54, 38,594.55 and 15,220.44 is: 21,004.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.54 : 38,594.55 = 15,220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.54/38,594.55 = 15,220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.54x = 38,594.55 × 15,220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.54x = 587,426,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,426,032.60/27,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.60

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