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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,985.02, 38,618.10 and 15,238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,985.02, 38,618.10 and 15,238.23 is: 21,028.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,985.02 : 38,618.10 = 15,238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,985.02/38,618.10 = 15,238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,985.02x = 38,618.10 × 15,238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,985.02x = 588,471,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,471,489.96/27,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,028.09

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