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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.65, 38,639.52 and 15,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.65, 38,639.52 and 15,424.40 is: 21,285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.65 : 38,639.52 = 15,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.65/38,639.52 = 15,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.65x = 38,639.52 × 15,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.65x = 595,991,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,991,412.29/27,999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.67

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