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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,973.52, 38,603.72 and 15,398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,973.52, 38,603.72 and 15,398.52 is: 21,250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,973.52 : 38,603.72 = 15,398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,973.52/38,603.72 = 15,398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,973.52x = 38,603.72 × 15,398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,973.52x = 594,440,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,440,154.49/27,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,250.10

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