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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,808.44, 38,376.63 and 15,233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,808.44, 38,376.63 and 15,233.19 is: 21,022.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,808.44 : 38,376.63 = 15,233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,808.44/38,376.63 = 15,233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,808.44x = 38,376.63 × 15,233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,808.44x = 584,598,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,598,496.35/27,808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,022.34

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