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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,972.16, 38,603.46 and 15,397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,972.16, 38,603.46 and 15,397.72 is: 21,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,972.16 : 38,603.46 = 15,397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,972.16/38,603.46 = 15,397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,972.16x = 38,603.46 × 15,397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,972.16x = 594,405,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,405,268.11/27,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,249.89

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