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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,828.55, 38,403.51 and 15,081.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,828.55, 38,403.51 and 15,081.76 is: 20,812.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,828.55 : 38,403.51 = 15,081.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,828.55/38,403.51 = 15,081.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,828.55x = 38,403.51 × 15,081.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,828.55x = 579,192,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,192,520.98/27,828.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,812.89

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