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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,841.03, 38,421.12 and 15,264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,841.03, 38,421.12 and 15,264.97 is: 21,065.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,841.03 : 38,421.12 = 15,264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,841.03/38,421.12 = 15,264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,841.03x = 38,421.12 × 15,264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,841.03x = 586,497,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,497,244.17/27,841.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.93

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