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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996, 38,634.48 and 15,421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996, 38,634.48 and 15,421.02 is: 21,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996 : 38,634.48 = 15,421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996/38,634.48 = 15,421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996x = 38,634.48 × 15,421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996x = 595,783,088.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,783,088.77/27,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,281.01

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