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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,802.76, 38,367.44 and 15,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,802.76, 38,367.44 and 15,227.52 is: 21,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,802.76 : 38,367.44 = 15,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,802.76/38,367.44 = 15,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,802.76x = 38,367.44 × 15,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,802.76x = 584,240,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,240,959.95/27,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.78

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