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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,881, 38,474.82 and 15,133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,881, 38,474.82 and 15,133.64 is: 20,883.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,881 : 38,474.82 = 15,133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,881/38,474.82 = 15,133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,881x = 38,474.82 × 15,133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,881x = 582,264,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,264,074.94/27,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,883.90

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