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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,860.36, 38,447.39 and 15,113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,860.36, 38,447.39 and 15,113.59 is: 20,856.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,860.36 : 38,447.39 = 15,113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,860.36/38,447.39 = 15,113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,860.36x = 38,447.39 × 15,113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,860.36x = 581,078,030.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,078,030.70/27,860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,856.81

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