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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,807.92, 38,374.79 and 15,232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,807.92, 38,374.79 and 15,232.67 is: 21,021.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,807.92 : 38,374.79 = 15,232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,807.92/38,374.79 = 15,232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,807.92x = 38,374.79 × 15,232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,807.92x = 584,550,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,550,512.39/27,807.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.01

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