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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,993.12, 38,630.40 and 15,417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,993.12, 38,630.40 and 15,417.96 is: 21,276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,993.12 : 38,630.40 = 15,417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,993.12/38,630.40 = 15,417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,993.12x = 38,630.40 × 15,417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,993.12x = 595,601,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,601,961.98/27,993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,276.73

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