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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,985.16, 38,619.78 and 15,409.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,985.16, 38,619.78 and 15,409.96 is: 21,265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,985.16 : 38,619.78 = 15,409.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,985.16/38,619.78 = 15,409.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,985.16x = 38,619.78 × 15,409.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,985.16x = 595,129,265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,129,265.01/27,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.89

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