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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,828.62, 38,403.58 and 15,253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,828.62, 38,403.58 and 15,253.38 is: 21,049.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,828.62 : 38,403.58 = 15,253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,828.62/38,403.58 = 15,253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,828.62x = 38,403.58 × 15,253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,828.62x = 585,784,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,784,399.10/27,828.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.71

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