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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,822.30, 38,395.74 and 15,247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,822.30, 38,395.74 and 15,247.02 is: 21,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,822.30 : 38,395.74 = 15,247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,822.30/38,395.74 = 15,247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,822.30x = 38,395.74 × 15,247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,822.30x = 585,420,615.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,420,615.69/27,822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.42

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