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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,843.06, 38,423.72 and 15,096.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,843.06, 38,423.72 and 15,096.27 is: 20,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,843.06 : 38,423.72 = 15,096.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,843.06/38,423.72 = 15,096.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,843.06x = 38,423.72 × 15,096.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,843.06x = 580,054,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,054,776.04/27,843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.01

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