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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.73, 38,635.49 and 15,421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.73, 38,635.49 and 15,421.48 is: 21,281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.73 : 38,635.49 = 15,421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.73/38,635.49 = 15,421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.73x = 38,635.49 × 15,421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.73x = 595,816,436.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,816,436.33/27,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,281.64

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