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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,807.16, 38,373.86 and 15,060.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,807.16, 38,373.86 and 15,060.34 is: 20,783.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,807.16 : 38,373.86 = 15,060.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,807.16/38,373.86 = 15,060.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,807.16x = 38,373.86 × 15,060.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,807.16x = 577,923,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,923,401.79/27,807.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.26

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