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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,814.76, 38,384.02 and 15,239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,814.76, 38,384.02 and 15,239.48 is: 21,030.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,814.76 : 38,384.02 = 15,239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,814.76/38,384.02 = 15,239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,814.76x = 38,384.02 × 15,239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,814.76x = 584,952,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,952,505.11/27,814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.29

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