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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,835.83, 38,413.38 and 15,260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,835.83, 38,413.38 and 15,260.67 is: 21,059.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,835.83 : 38,413.38 = 15,260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,835.83/38,413.38 = 15,260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,835.83x = 38,413.38 × 15,260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,835.83x = 586,213,915.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,213,915.76/27,835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.69

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