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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,867.06, 38,455.29 and 15,291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,867.06, 38,455.29 and 15,291.54 is: 21,101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,867.06 : 38,455.29 = 15,291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,867.06/38,455.29 = 15,291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,867.06x = 38,455.29 × 15,291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,867.06x = 588,040,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,040,605.25/27,867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,101.64

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