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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,844.56, 38,425.38 and 15,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,844.56, 38,425.38 and 15,269.28 is: 21,071.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,844.56 : 38,425.38 = 15,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,844.56/38,425.38 = 15,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,844.56x = 38,425.38 × 15,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,844.56x = 586,727,886.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,727,886.33/27,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.54

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