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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,805.14, 38,370.78 and 15,229.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,805.14, 38,370.78 and 15,229.89 is: 21,017.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,805.14 : 38,370.78 = 15,229.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,805.14/38,370.78 = 15,229.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,805.14x = 38,370.78 × 15,229.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,805.14x = 584,382,758.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,382,758.61/27,805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.08

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