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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,988, 38,623.48 and 15,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,988, 38,623.48 and 15,413.60 is: 21,270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,988 : 38,623.48 = 15,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,988/38,623.48 = 15,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,988x = 38,623.48 × 15,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,988x = 595,326,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,326,871.33/27,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,270.79

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