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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,832.04, 38,407.72 and 15,256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,832.04, 38,407.72 and 15,256.52 is: 21,053.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,832.04 : 38,407.72 = 15,256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,832.04/38,407.72 = 15,256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,832.04x = 38,407.72 × 15,256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,832.04x = 585,968,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,968,148.33/27,832.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.73

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