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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,977.32, 38,608.50 and 15,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,977.32, 38,608.50 and 15,401.80 is: 21,254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,977.32 : 38,608.50 = 15,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,977.32/38,608.50 = 15,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,977.32x = 38,608.50 × 15,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,977.32x = 594,640,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,640,395.30/27,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,254.37

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