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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,998.36, 38,637.78 and 15,423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,998.36, 38,637.78 and 15,423.16 is: 21,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,998.36 : 38,637.78 = 15,423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,998.36/38,637.78 = 15,423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,998.36x = 38,637.78 × 15,423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,998.36x = 595,916,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,916,662.98/27,998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,283.98

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