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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,834.76, 38,411.62 and 15,259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,834.76, 38,411.62 and 15,259.24 is: 21,057.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,834.76 : 38,411.62 = 15,259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,834.76/38,411.62 = 15,259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,834.76x = 38,411.62 × 15,259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,834.76x = 586,132,128.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,132,128.37/27,834.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.56

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