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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,827.54, 38,402.14 and 15,080.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,827.54, 38,402.14 and 15,080.76 is: 20,811.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,827.54 : 38,402.14 = 15,080.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,827.54/38,402.14 = 15,080.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,827.54x = 38,402.14 × 15,080.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,827.54x = 579,133,456.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,133,456.83/27,827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,811.52

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