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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,988.66, 38,623.89 and 15,414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,988.66, 38,623.89 and 15,414.58 is: 21,271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,988.66 : 38,623.89 = 15,414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,988.66/38,623.89 = 15,414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,988.66x = 38,623.89 × 15,414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,988.66x = 595,371,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,371,042.32/27,988.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,271.87

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