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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.07, 38,631.81 and 15,418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.07, 38,631.81 and 15,418.82 is: 21,277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.07 : 38,631.81 = 15,418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.07/38,631.81 = 15,418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.07x = 38,631.81 × 15,418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.07x = 595,656,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,656,924.66/27,994.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.97

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