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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,868.86, 38,459.64 and 15,293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,868.86, 38,459.64 and 15,293.64 is: 21,105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,868.86 : 38,459.64 = 15,293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,868.86/38,459.64 = 15,293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,868.86x = 38,459.64 × 15,293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,868.86x = 588,187,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,187,888.69/27,868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.56

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