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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,858.92, 38,445.36 and 15,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,858.92, 38,445.36 and 15,283.76 is: 21,091.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,858.92 : 38,445.36 = 15,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,858.92/38,445.36 = 15,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,858.92x = 38,445.36 × 15,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,858.92x = 587,589,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,589,655.35/27,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.62

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