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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,998.72, 38,637.80 and 15,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,998.72, 38,637.80 and 15,423.52 is: 21,284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,998.72 : 38,637.80 = 15,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,998.72/38,637.80 = 15,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,998.72x = 38,637.80 × 15,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,998.72x = 595,930,881.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,930,881.06/27,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.22

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