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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.73, 38,594.10 and 15,391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.73, 38,594.10 and 15,391.48 is: 21,240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.73 : 38,594.10 = 15,391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.73/38,594.10 = 15,391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.73x = 38,594.10 × 15,391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.73x = 594,020,318.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,020,318.27/27,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,240.25

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