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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,835.33, 38,412.70 and 15,260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,835.33, 38,412.70 and 15,260.17 is: 21,059.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,835.33 : 38,412.70 = 15,260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,835.33/38,412.70 = 15,260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,835.33x = 38,412.70 × 15,260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,835.33x = 586,184,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,184,332.16/27,835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.00

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