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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.48, 38,635.14 and 15,421.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.48, 38,635.14 and 15,421.23 is: 21,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.48 : 38,635.14 = 15,421.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.48/38,635.14 = 15,421.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.48x = 38,635.14 × 15,421.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.48x = 595,801,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,801,437.85/27,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,281.30

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