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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,805.59, 38,372.67 and 15,230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,805.59, 38,372.67 and 15,230.34 is: 21,018.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,805.59 : 38,372.67 = 15,230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,805.59/38,372.67 = 15,230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,805.59x = 38,372.67 × 15,230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,805.59x = 584,428,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,428,810.81/27,805.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,018.39

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