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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,985.36, 38,619.84 and 15,410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,985.36, 38,619.84 and 15,410.16 is: 21,266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,985.36 : 38,619.84 = 15,410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,985.36/38,619.84 = 15,410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,985.36x = 38,619.84 × 15,410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,985.36x = 595,137,913.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,137,913.57/27,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,266.04

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