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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,972.77, 38,602.24 and 15,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,972.77, 38,602.24 and 15,397.52 is: 21,248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,972.77 : 38,602.24 = 15,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,972.77/38,602.24 = 15,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,972.77x = 38,602.24 × 15,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,972.77x = 594,378,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,378,530.94/27,972.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,248.47

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