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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,971.72, 38,601.06 and 15,396.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,971.72, 38,601.06 and 15,396.47 is: 21,247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,971.72 : 38,601.06 = 15,396.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,971.72/38,601.06 = 15,396.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,971.72x = 38,601.06 × 15,396.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,971.72x = 594,320,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,320,062.26/27,971.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,247.18

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