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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,806.92, 38,373.41 and 15,231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,806.92, 38,373.41 and 15,231.67 is: 21,019.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,806.92 : 38,373.41 = 15,231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,806.92/38,373.41 = 15,231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,806.92x = 38,373.41 × 15,231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,806.92x = 584,491,060.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,491,060.04/27,806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.63

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