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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,974.70, 38,604.24 and 15,399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,974.70, 38,604.24 and 15,399.36 is: 21,250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,974.70 : 38,604.24 = 15,399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,974.70/38,604.24 = 15,399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,974.70x = 38,604.24 × 15,399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,974.70x = 594,480,589.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,480,589.29/27,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,250.65

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