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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,851.84, 38,437.97 and 15,279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,851.84, 38,437.97 and 15,279.02 is: 21,086.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,851.84 : 38,437.97 = 15,279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,851.84/38,437.97 = 15,279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,851.84x = 38,437.97 × 15,279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,851.84x = 587,294,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,294,512.39/27,851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,086.38

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