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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,997.16, 38,636.34 and 15,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,997.16, 38,636.34 and 15,422 is: 21,282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,997.16 : 38,636.34 = 15,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,997.16/38,636.34 = 15,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,997.16x = 38,636.34 × 15,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,997.16x = 595,849,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,849,635.48/27,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,282.50

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