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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,982.97, 38,617.31 and 15,236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,982.97, 38,617.31 and 15,236.99 is: 21,027.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,982.97 : 38,617.31 = 15,236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,982.97/38,617.31 = 15,236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,982.97x = 38,617.31 × 15,236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,982.97x = 588,411,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,411,411.30/27,982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.49

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