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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.32, 38,631.84 and 15,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.32, 38,631.84 and 15,418.80 is: 21,277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.32 : 38,631.84 = 15,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.32/38,631.84 = 15,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.32x = 38,631.84 × 15,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.32x = 595,656,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,656,614.59/27,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.77

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