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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,971.94, 38,601.88 and 15,396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,971.94, 38,601.88 and 15,396.69 is: 21,247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,971.94 : 38,601.88 = 15,396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,971.94/38,601.88 = 15,396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,971.94x = 38,601.88 × 15,396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,971.94x = 594,341,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,341,179.78/27,971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,247.76

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