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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,981.76, 38,613.44 and 15,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,981.76, 38,613.44 and 15,406.24 is: 21,259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,981.76 : 38,613.44 = 15,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,981.76/38,613.44 = 15,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,981.76x = 38,613.44 × 15,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,981.76x = 594,887,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,887,923.87/27,981.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,259.85

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