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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,883.68, 38,481.84 and 15,310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,883.68, 38,481.84 and 15,310.68 is: 21,130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,883.68 : 38,481.84 = 15,310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,883.68/38,481.84 = 15,310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,883.68x = 38,481.84 × 15,310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,883.68x = 589,183,138.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,183,138.05/27,883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.04

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