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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,811.68, 38,379.92 and 15,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,811.68, 38,379.92 and 15,236.56 is: 21,026.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,811.68 : 38,379.92 = 15,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,811.68/38,379.92 = 15,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,811.68x = 38,379.92 × 15,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,811.68x = 584,777,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,777,953.88/27,811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.34

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