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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,794.64, 38,356.29 and 15,219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,794.64, 38,356.29 and 15,219.39 is: 21,002.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,794.64 : 38,356.29 = 15,219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,794.64/38,356.29 = 15,219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,794.64x = 38,356.29 × 15,219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,794.64x = 583,759,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,759,336.46/27,794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.59

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