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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,856.84, 38,441.78 and 15,281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,856.84, 38,441.78 and 15,281.48 is: 21,088.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,856.84 : 38,441.78 = 15,281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,856.84/38,441.78 = 15,281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,856.84x = 38,441.78 × 15,281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,856.84x = 587,447,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,447,292.23/27,856.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,088.08

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