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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,814.08, 38,382.48 and 15,239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,814.08, 38,382.48 and 15,239.28 is: 21,029.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,814.08 : 38,382.48 = 15,239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,814.08/38,382.48 = 15,239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,814.08x = 38,382.48 × 15,239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,814.08x = 584,921,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,921,359.81/27,814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.69

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