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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,991.60, 38,627.48 and 15,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,991.60, 38,627.48 and 15,416.32 is: 21,274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,991.60 : 38,627.48 = 15,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,991.60/38,627.48 = 15,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,991.60x = 38,627.48 × 15,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,991.60x = 595,493,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,493,592.47/27,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,274.01

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