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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,974.95, 38,605.33 and 15,399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,974.95, 38,605.33 and 15,399.70 is: 21,251.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,974.95 : 38,605.33 = 15,399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,974.95/38,605.33 = 15,399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,974.95x = 38,605.33 × 15,399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,974.95x = 594,510,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,510,500.40/27,974.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.53

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