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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,979.98, 38,611.16 and 15,233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,979.98, 38,611.16 and 15,233.18 is: 21,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,979.98 : 38,611.16 = 15,233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,979.98/38,611.16 = 15,233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,979.98x = 38,611.16 × 15,233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,979.98x = 588,170,750.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,170,750.29/27,979.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.13

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