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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,805.03, 38,371.44 and 15,228.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,805.03, 38,371.44 and 15,228.97 is: 21,016.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,805.03 : 38,371.44 = 15,228.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,805.03/38,371.44 = 15,228.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,805.03x = 38,371.44 × 15,228.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,805.03x = 584,357,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,357,508.62/27,805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.25

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