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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,814.59, 38,385.09 and 15,239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,814.59, 38,385.09 and 15,239.34 is: 21,030.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,814.59 : 38,385.09 = 15,239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,814.59/38,385.09 = 15,239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,814.59x = 38,385.09 × 15,239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,814.59x = 584,963,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,963,437.44/27,814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.81

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