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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,968.95, 38,598.02 and 15,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,968.95, 38,598.02 and 15,223.06 is: 21,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,968.95 : 38,598.02 = 15,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,968.95/38,598.02 = 15,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,968.95x = 38,598.02 × 15,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,968.95x = 587,579,974.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,579,974.34/27,968.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,008.30

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