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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,611.43, 38,101.53 and 15,511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,611.43, 38,101.53 and 15,511.26 is: 21,404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,611.43 : 38,101.53 = 15,511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,611.43/38,101.53 = 15,511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,611.43x = 38,101.53 × 15,511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,611.43x = 591,002,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,002,738.23/27,611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,404.28

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