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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,822.69, 38,396.30 and 15,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,822.69, 38,396.30 and 15,247.44 is: 21,042.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,822.69 : 38,396.30 = 15,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,822.69/38,396.30 = 15,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,822.69x = 38,396.30 × 15,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,822.69x = 585,445,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,445,204.23/27,822.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.01

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