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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,853.58, 38,438.25 and 15,278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,853.58, 38,438.25 and 15,278.06 is: 21,083.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,853.58 : 38,438.25 = 15,278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,853.58/38,438.25 = 15,278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,853.58x = 38,438.25 × 15,278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,853.58x = 587,261,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,261,889.80/27,853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.89

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