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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,973.71, 38,603.70 and 15,398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,973.71, 38,603.70 and 15,398.46 is: 21,249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,973.71 : 38,603.70 = 15,398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,973.71/38,603.70 = 15,398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,973.71x = 38,603.70 × 15,398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,973.71x = 594,437,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,437,530.30/27,973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,249.86

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