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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,887.23, 38,483.94 and 15,311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,887.23, 38,483.94 and 15,311.98 is: 21,130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,887.23 : 38,483.94 = 15,311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,887.23/38,483.94 = 15,311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,887.23x = 38,483.94 × 15,311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,887.23x = 589,265,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,265,319.60/27,887.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.29

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