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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,825.37, 38,399.03 and 15,250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,825.37, 38,399.03 and 15,250.12 is: 21,045.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,825.37 : 38,399.03 = 15,250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,825.37/38,399.03 = 15,250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,825.37x = 38,399.03 × 15,250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,825.37x = 585,589,815.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,589,815.38/27,825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,045.18

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