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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,833.08, 38,409.98 and 15,257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,833.08, 38,409.98 and 15,257.56 is: 21,055.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,833.08 : 38,409.98 = 15,257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,833.08/38,409.98 = 15,257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,833.08x = 38,409.98 × 15,257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,833.08x = 586,042,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,042,574.45/27,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,055.61

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