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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,803.25, 38,368.50 and 15,056.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,803.25, 38,368.50 and 15,056.53 is: 20,778.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,803.25 : 38,368.50 = 15,056.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,803.25/38,368.50 = 15,056.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,803.25x = 38,368.50 × 15,056.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,803.25x = 577,696,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,696,490.13/27,803.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.02

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