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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,976.32, 38,607.12 and 15,400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,976.32, 38,607.12 and 15,400.80 is: 21,252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,976.32 : 38,607.12 = 15,400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,976.32/38,607.12 = 15,400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,976.32x = 38,607.12 × 15,400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,976.32x = 594,580,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,580,533.70/27,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,252.99

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