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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,798.54, 38,362.44 and 15,222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,798.54, 38,362.44 and 15,222.48 is: 21,007.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,798.54 : 38,362.44 = 15,222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,798.54/38,362.44 = 15,222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,798.54x = 38,362.44 × 15,222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,798.54x = 583,971,475.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,971,475.65/27,798.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.27

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