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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,865.92, 38,453.76 and 15,290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,865.92, 38,453.76 and 15,290.94 is: 21,100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,865.92 : 38,453.76 = 15,290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,865.92/38,453.76 = 15,290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,865.92x = 38,453.76 × 15,290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,865.92x = 587,994,136.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,994,136.93/27,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.83

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