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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,834.84, 38,414.49 and 15,262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,834.84, 38,414.49 and 15,262.02 is: 21,062.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,834.84 : 38,414.49 = 15,262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,834.84/38,414.49 = 15,262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,834.84x = 38,414.49 × 15,262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,834.84x = 586,282,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,282,522.60/27,834.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.91

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