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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,974.77, 38,605.14 and 15,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,974.77, 38,605.14 and 15,399.52 is: 21,251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,974.77 : 38,605.14 = 15,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,974.77/38,605.14 = 15,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,974.77x = 38,605.14 × 15,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,974.77x = 594,500,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,500,529.02/27,974.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.31

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