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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,993.96, 38,631.67 and 15,418.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,993.96, 38,631.67 and 15,418.71 is: 21,277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,993.96 : 38,631.67 = 15,418.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,993.96/38,631.67 = 15,418.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,993.96x = 38,631.67 × 15,418.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,993.96x = 595,650,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,650,516.55/27,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.82

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