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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,826.92, 38,399.40 and 15,251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,826.92, 38,399.40 and 15,251.76 is: 21,046.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,826.92 : 38,399.40 = 15,251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,826.92/38,399.40 = 15,251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,826.92x = 38,399.40 × 15,251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,826.92x = 585,658,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,658,432.94/27,826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,046.47

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