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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.85, 38,631.74 and 15,248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.85, 38,631.74 and 15,248.08 is: 21,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.85 : 38,631.74 = 15,248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.85/38,631.74 = 15,248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.85x = 38,631.74 × 15,248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.85x = 589,059,834.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,059,834.11/27,994.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.72

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