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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,824.63, 38,397.98 and 15,249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,824.63, 38,397.98 and 15,249.38 is: 21,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,824.63 : 38,397.98 = 15,249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,824.63/38,397.98 = 15,249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,824.63x = 38,397.98 × 15,249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,824.63x = 585,545,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,545,234.39/27,824.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,044.14

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