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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,799.54, 38,363.82 and 15,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,799.54, 38,363.82 and 15,223.48 is: 21,008.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,799.54 : 38,363.82 = 15,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,799.54/38,363.82 = 15,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,799.54x = 38,363.82 × 15,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,799.54x = 584,030,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,030,846.49/27,799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,008.65

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