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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,983.08, 38,616.42 and 15,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,983.08, 38,616.42 and 15,407.40 is: 21,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,983.08 : 38,616.42 = 15,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,983.08/38,616.42 = 15,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,983.08x = 38,616.42 × 15,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,983.08x = 594,978,629.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,978,629.51/27,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,262.09

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