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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,973.16, 38,604.84 and 15,398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,973.16, 38,604.84 and 15,398.72 is: 21,251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,973.16 : 38,604.84 = 15,398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,973.16/38,604.84 = 15,398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,973.16x = 38,604.84 × 15,398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,973.16x = 594,465,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,465,121.80/27,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.27

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