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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,997.15, 38,636.07 and 15,421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,997.15, 38,636.07 and 15,421.90 is: 21,282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,997.15 : 38,636.07 = 15,421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,997.15/38,636.07 = 15,421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,997.15x = 38,636.07 × 15,421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,997.15x = 595,841,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,841,607.93/27,997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,282.22

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