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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,978.88, 38,611.12 and 15,403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,978.88, 38,611.12 and 15,403.68 is: 21,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,978.88 : 38,611.12 = 15,403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,978.88/38,611.12 = 15,403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,978.88x = 38,611.12 × 15,403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,978.88x = 594,753,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,753,336.92/27,978.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,257.22

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