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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,823.59, 38,396.61 and 15,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,823.59, 38,396.61 and 15,248.34 is: 21,042.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,823.59 : 38,396.61 = 15,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,823.59/38,396.61 = 15,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,823.59x = 38,396.61 × 15,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,823.59x = 585,484,564.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,484,564.13/27,823.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.74

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