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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,833.49, 38,412.65 and 15,260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,833.49, 38,412.65 and 15,260.67 is: 21,061.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,833.49 : 38,412.65 = 15,260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,833.49/38,412.65 = 15,260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,833.49x = 38,412.65 × 15,260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,833.49x = 586,202,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,202,775.48/27,833.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.06

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