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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.50, 38,635.98 and 15,422.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.50, 38,635.98 and 15,422.06 is: 21,282.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.50 : 38,635.98 = 15,422.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.50/38,635.98 = 15,422.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.50x = 38,635.98 × 15,422.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.50x = 595,846,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,846,401.72/27,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,282.89

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