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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.82, 38,639.74 and 15,424.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.82, 38,639.74 and 15,424.57 is: 21,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.82 : 38,639.74 = 15,424.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.82/38,639.74 = 15,424.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.82x = 38,639.74 × 15,424.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.82x = 596,001,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,001,570.00/27,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.90

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