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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,984.77, 38,619 and 15,409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,984.77, 38,619 and 15,409.52 is: 21,265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,984.77 : 38,619 = 15,409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,984.77/38,619 = 15,409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,984.77x = 38,619 × 15,409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,984.77x = 595,100,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,100,059.79/27,984.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.14

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