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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,889, 38,487.09 and 15,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,889, 38,487.09 and 15,314.02 is: 21,133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,889 : 38,487.09 = 15,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,889/38,487.09 = 15,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,889x = 38,487.09 × 15,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,889x = 589,392,066.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,392,066.00/27,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.50

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