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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.67, 38,635.40 and 15,421.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.67, 38,635.40 and 15,421.42 is: 21,281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.67 : 38,635.40 = 15,421.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.67/38,635.40 = 15,421.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.67x = 38,635.40 × 15,421.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.67x = 595,812,672.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,812,672.23/27,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,281.56

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