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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,804.03, 38,368.83 and 15,539.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,804.03, 38,368.83 and 15,539.53 is: 21,444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,804.03 : 38,368.83 = 15,539.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,804.03/38,368.83 = 15,539.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,804.03x = 38,368.83 × 15,539.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,804.03x = 596,233,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,233,584.85/27,804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.14

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