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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,828.63, 38,403.72 and 15,253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,828.63, 38,403.72 and 15,253.38 is: 21,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,828.63 : 38,403.72 = 15,253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,828.63/38,403.72 = 15,253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,828.63x = 38,403.72 × 15,253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,828.63x = 585,786,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,786,534.57/27,828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.78

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