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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,848.25, 38,430.72 and 15,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,848.25, 38,430.72 and 15,273 is: 21,076.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,848.25 : 38,430.72 = 15,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,848.25/38,430.72 = 15,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,848.25x = 38,430.72 × 15,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,848.25x = 586,952,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,952,386.56/27,848.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,076.81

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