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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,990.21, 38,628.24 and 15,414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,990.21, 38,628.24 and 15,414.96 is: 21,273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,990.21 : 38,628.24 = 15,414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,990.21/38,628.24 = 15,414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,990.21x = 38,628.24 × 15,414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,990.21x = 595,452,774.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,452,774.47/27,990.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,273.61

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