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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,983.82, 38,617.68 and 15,408.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,983.82, 38,617.68 and 15,408.57 is: 21,263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,983.82 : 38,617.68 = 15,408.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,983.82/38,617.68 = 15,408.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,983.82x = 38,617.68 × 15,408.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,983.82x = 595,043,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,043,225.52/27,983.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.83

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