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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,844.32, 38,426.99 and 15,269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,844.32, 38,426.99 and 15,269.07 is: 21,072.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,844.32 : 38,426.99 = 15,269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,844.32/38,426.99 = 15,269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,844.32x = 38,426.99 × 15,269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,844.32x = 586,744,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,744,323.85/27,844.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.32

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