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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.11, 38,634.63 and 15,420.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.11, 38,634.63 and 15,420.86 is: 21,280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.11 : 38,634.63 = 15,420.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.11/38,634.63 = 15,420.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.11x = 38,634.63 × 15,420.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.11x = 595,778,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,778,969.38/27,996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,280.78

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