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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,997.33, 38,636.31 and 15,422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,997.33, 38,636.31 and 15,422.08 is: 21,282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,997.33 : 38,636.31 = 15,422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,997.33/38,636.31 = 15,422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,997.33x = 38,636.31 × 15,422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,997.33x = 595,852,167.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,852,167.13/27,997.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,282.47

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