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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,974.89, 38,605.84 and 15,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,974.89, 38,605.84 and 15,228.44 is: 21,015.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,974.89 : 38,605.84 = 15,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,974.89/38,605.84 = 15,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,974.89x = 38,605.84 × 15,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,974.89x = 587,906,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,906,761.25/27,974.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,015.52

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