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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,806.01, 38,372.85 and 15,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,806.01, 38,372.85 and 15,230.76 is: 21,018.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,806.01 : 38,372.85 = 15,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,806.01/38,372.85 = 15,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,806.01x = 38,372.85 × 15,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,806.01x = 584,447,668.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,447,668.87/27,806.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,018.75

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