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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,998.84, 38,638.38 and 15,423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,998.84, 38,638.38 and 15,423.59 is: 21,284.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,998.84 : 38,638.38 = 15,423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,998.84/38,638.38 = 15,423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,998.84x = 38,638.38 × 15,423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,998.84x = 595,942,338.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,942,338.19/27,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.54

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