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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,903.84, 38,507.13 and 15,328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,903.84, 38,507.13 and 15,328.50 is: 21,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,903.84 : 38,507.13 = 15,328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,903.84/38,507.13 = 15,328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,903.84x = 38,507.13 × 15,328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,903.84x = 590,256,542.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,256,542.21/27,903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,153.24

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