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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,986.61, 38,621.10 and 15,411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,986.61, 38,621.10 and 15,411.36 is: 21,267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,986.61 : 38,621.10 = 15,411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,986.61/38,621.10 = 15,411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,986.61x = 38,621.10 × 15,411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,986.61x = 595,203,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,203,878.32/27,986.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.45

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