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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,969.12, 38,595.60 and 15,391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,969.12, 38,595.60 and 15,391.44 is: 21,239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,969.12 : 38,595.60 = 15,391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,969.12/38,595.60 = 15,391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,969.12x = 38,595.60 × 15,391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,969.12x = 594,041,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,041,861.66/27,969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,239.20

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