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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,867, 38,456.52 and 15,291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,867, 38,456.52 and 15,291.72 is: 21,102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,867 : 38,456.52 = 15,291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,867/38,456.52 = 15,291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,867x = 38,456.52 × 15,291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,867x = 588,066,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,066,336.01/27,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.61

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