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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,788.34, 38,347.83 and 15,213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,788.34, 38,347.83 and 15,213 is: 20,993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,788.34 : 38,347.83 = 15,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,788.34/38,347.83 = 15,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,788.34x = 38,347.83 × 15,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,788.34x = 583,385,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,385,537.79/27,788.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.90

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