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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.28, 38,638.94 and 15,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.28, 38,638.94 and 15,424.04 is: 21,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.28 : 38,638.94 = 15,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.28/38,638.94 = 15,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.28x = 38,638.94 × 15,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.28x = 595,968,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,968,556.12/27,999.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.14

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