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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,988.16, 38,623.92 and 15,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,988.16, 38,623.92 and 15,413 is: 21,270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,988.16 : 38,623.92 = 15,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,988.16/38,623.92 = 15,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,988.16x = 38,623.92 × 15,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,988.16x = 595,310,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,310,478.96/27,988.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,270.08

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