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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,854.97, 38,441.69 and 15,279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,854.97, 38,441.69 and 15,279.72 is: 21,087.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,854.97 : 38,441.69 = 15,279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,854.97/38,441.69 = 15,279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,854.97x = 38,441.69 × 15,279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,854.97x = 587,378,259.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,378,259.53/27,854.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.02

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