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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,897.53, 38,498.59 and 15,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,897.53, 38,498.59 and 15,322.28 is: 21,144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,897.53 : 38,498.59 = 15,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,897.53/38,498.59 = 15,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,897.53x = 38,498.59 × 15,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,897.53x = 589,886,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,886,175.59/27,897.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.75

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