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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,793.58, 38,354.70 and 15,218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,793.58, 38,354.70 and 15,218.32 is: 21,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,793.58 : 38,354.70 = 15,218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,793.58/38,354.70 = 15,218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,793.58x = 38,354.70 × 15,218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,793.58x = 583,694,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,694,098.10/27,793.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,001.04

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