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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,805.76, 38,371.58 and 15,230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,805.76, 38,371.58 and 15,230.52 is: 21,017.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,805.76 : 38,371.58 = 15,230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,805.76/38,371.58 = 15,230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,805.76x = 38,371.58 × 15,230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,805.76x = 584,419,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,419,116.62/27,805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.92

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