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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,988.70, 38,623.52 and 15,241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,988.70, 38,623.52 and 15,241.53 is: 21,032.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,988.70 : 38,623.52 = 15,241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,988.70/38,623.52 = 15,241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,988.70x = 38,623.52 × 15,241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,988.70x = 588,681,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,681,538.79/27,988.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,032.83

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