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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,986.22, 38,621.84 and 15,240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,986.22, 38,621.84 and 15,240.24 is: 21,032.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,986.22 : 38,621.84 = 15,240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,986.22/38,621.84 = 15,240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,986.22x = 38,621.84 × 15,240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,986.22x = 588,606,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,606,110.84/27,986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,032.00

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