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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,878.28, 38,471.96 and 15,302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,878.28, 38,471.96 and 15,302.76 is: 21,117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,878.28 : 38,471.96 = 15,302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,878.28/38,471.96 = 15,302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,878.28x = 38,471.96 × 15,302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,878.28x = 588,727,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,727,170.61/27,878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.77

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