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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,989.58, 38,625.57 and 15,414.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,989.58, 38,625.57 and 15,414.33 is: 21,271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,989.58 : 38,625.57 = 15,414.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,989.58/38,625.57 = 15,414.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,989.58x = 38,625.57 × 15,414.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,989.58x = 595,387,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,387,282.42/27,989.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,271.75

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