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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,833.99, 38,413.34 and 15,261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,833.99, 38,413.34 and 15,261.17 is: 21,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,833.99 : 38,413.34 = 15,261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,833.99/38,413.34 = 15,261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,833.99x = 38,413.34 × 15,261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,833.99x = 586,232,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,232,512.01/27,833.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.75

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