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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,874, 38,466.57 and 15,298.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,874, 38,466.57 and 15,298.75 is: 21,112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,874 : 38,466.57 = 15,298.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,874/38,466.57 = 15,298.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,874x = 38,466.57 × 15,298.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,874x = 588,490,437.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,490,437.79/27,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.52

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