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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,804.29, 38,369.93 and 15,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,804.29, 38,369.93 and 15,229.04 is: 21,016.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,804.29 : 38,369.93 = 15,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,804.29/38,369.93 = 15,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,804.29x = 38,369.93 × 15,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,804.29x = 584,337,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,337,198.77/27,804.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.08

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