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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,834.59, 38,414.15 and 15,261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,834.59, 38,414.15 and 15,261.77 is: 21,062.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,834.59 : 38,414.15 = 15,261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,834.59/38,414.15 = 15,261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,834.59x = 38,414.15 × 15,261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,834.59x = 586,267,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,267,653.67/27,834.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.56

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